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Frick

friction


Definition: Meaning of, friction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfrɪkʃ(ə)n /

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friction frictions
  1. [uncountable and countable] disagreement, angry feelings, or unfriendliness between people [=  tension]
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  2. [uncountable] technical the natural force that prevents one surface from sliding easily over another surface
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  3. [uncountable] when one surface rubs against another
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friction used in phrases

  • adhesive friction (noun)
    1. as between an automobile tire and the road the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves
  • coefficient of friction (noun)
    1. the ratio of the weight of an object being moved along a surface and the force that maintains contact between the object and the surface
  • cone friction clutch (noun)
    1. a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped
  • friction clutch (noun)
    1. a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them
  • friction match (noun)
    1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
  • friction tape (noun)
    1. a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors
  • slip friction clutch (noun)
    1. a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great
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