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Raindrop electrification and surface corrosion research

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Latest: Raindrops can cause high-voltage discharges that damage car paint

Researchers have identified a phenomenon called “slide electrification” where raindrops carry significant electrical charges that can damage surfaces. Studies conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research an