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antistatic mat Last modified: Tuesday, August 06, 2002

A mat on which you can stand while repairing a computer or adding expansion cards. The mat absorbs static electricity which might otherwise damage electronic components. Another way to eliminate damage caused by static electricity is to wear an antistatic wristband. Also see Static Electricity and Computers in the Did You Know . . . ? section of Webopedia.