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friction welding

noun

a method of welding thermoplastics or metals by the heat generated by rubbing the members to be joined against each other under pressure.

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Nearby words

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  2. friction rub,
  3. friction saw,
  4. friction sound,
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  8. frictional unemployment,
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Origin of friction welding

First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for friction welding

friction welding

noun

a form of welding in which the welding heat is generated by pressure and relative movement at the interface in the area of the weld
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