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piezoelectric

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[pi-ay-zoh-i-lek-trik] / pɪˌeɪ zoʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or operating by piezoelectricity, electricity produced by means of the piezoelectric effect.


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The voltage appeared consistently and repeatedly, providing strong evidence that the diamond membrane itself was producing a piezoelectric response.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026

Converters based on piezoelectric components could offer several advantages.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2026

The Wuji hand has piezoelectric sensors, which convert pressure into an electrical charge, giving it a sense of touch.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

The patch is made of a silicone elastomer that houses an array of small piezoelectric transducers sandwiched between stretchable copper electrodes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024

First, they packed the piezoelectric transducers closer together, enabling them to provide wider coverage so they could better target smaller arteries such as the brachial and radial arteries, which are more clinically relevant.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024

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