tribology
[ trahy-bol-uh-jee, trih- ]
noun
the study of the effects of friction on moving machine parts and of methods, as lubrication, of obviating them.
Origin of tribology
1Other words from tribology
- tri·bol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for tribology
tribology
/ (traɪˈbɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces
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