Electrets

/ɪˈlɛktrɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural of electret; multiple materials that maintain permanent electrical polarization.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'electret' (1920s-1930s coinage), adding standard English '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The plural form reminds us that electrets aren't just theoretical—scientists discovered you could manufacture entire collections of these electrically 'frozen' materials!

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