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ESLPod_1280_WE_2228 Describing Poor Audio Quality The word "static," in this podcast, means unintended (not planned) hissing or crackling noises heard in recorded audio messages or a phone call: "Do you think static from outer space could actually be messages from other forms of life?" The word "static" also means not moving or changing: "These web pages are static, meaning they never update." Or, "It's not realistic to think that housing prices will remain static." Finally, the phrase "static electricity" describes the electrical charge that builds up on a surface and can produce an unpleasant shock when touched: "Rubbing a balloon on your hair can generate enough static electricity to make the balloon stick to a wall." Or, "If you walk around on wool carpet, it creates enough static electricity that you can get shocked if you touch a piece of metal."

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ESLPod 1280 static Business | Entertainment + Sports

Id	ESLPod_1280_WE_2228
Episode Id	ESLPod 1280
Episode Title	Describing Poor Audio Quality
Phrase	static
Text	The word "static," in this podcast, means unintended (not planned) hissing or crackling noises heard in recorded audio messages or a phone call: "Do you think static from outer space could actually be messages from other forms of life?" The word "static" also means not moving or changing: "These web pages are static, meaning they never update." Or, "It's not realistic to think that housing prices will remain static." Finally, the phrase "static electricity" describes the electrical charge that builds up on a surface and can produce an unpleasant shock when touched: "Rubbing a balloon on your hair can generate enough static electricity to make the balloon stick to a wall." Or, "If you walk around on wool carpet, it creates enough static electricity that you can get shocked if you touch a piece of metal."
Topics	Business \| Entertainment + Sports

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