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a|stat´i|cal|ly
a|stat|ic «ay STAT ihk», adjective.
2. Physics. having no tendency to take a fixed or definite position: »

A magnetic needle whose directive power has been neutralized is astatic.

a|stat´i|cal|ly, adverb.

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