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Charging by Contact

Description:

Charging by contact refers to the phenomenon of electrically charging an object through direct physical contact with an electrified source or another charged object. This term is commonly used in the field of physics and electricity.

Senses:

1. Verb - The act of transferring electric charge to an object through physical contact.
2. Noun - The process in which an object gains electric charge by coming into direct contact with an electrified source.

Sample Sentences:

• Verb: When you rub a balloon against your hair, static electricity is generated, charging the balloon by contact.
• Noun: The charging by contact of the plastic rod occurred when it touched the metal can, causing a visible spark.

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