tribo-


  1. a combining form meaning “friction,” used in the formation of compound words: triboelectricity.

Origin of tribo-

1
Combining form representing Greek trī́bein to rub; see -o-

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British Dictionary definitions for tribo-

tribo-

combining form
  1. indicating friction: triboelectricity

Origin of tribo-

1
from Greek tribein to rub

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