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Definition of Astatic

1. Adjective. Not static or stable.

Definition of Astatic

1. a. Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astatic, loses its polarity, or tendency to point in a given direction.

Definition of Astatic

1. unstable [adj] - See also: unstable

Medical Definition of Astatic

1. Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astatic, loses its polarity, or tendency to point in a given direction. Astatic pair, a pair of magnetic needles so mounted as to be nearly or quite astatic, as in some galvanometers. Origin: Pref. A- not + static. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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