negative electricity

noun

the electricity present in a body or substance that has an excess of electrons, as the electricity developed on a resin when rubbed with flannel.
Compare positive electricity.

Origin of negative electricity

First recorded in 1745–55

Words nearby negative electricity

negative amortization, negative base excess, negative catalyst, negative convergence, negative declination, negative electricity, negative end-expiratory pressure, negative equity, negative eugenics, negative feedback, negative flag