tribology

tri·bol·o·gy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-bol-uh-jee, tri-]
- /traɪˈbɒl ə dʒi, trɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-bol-uh-jee, tri-]
- /traɪˈbɒl ə dʒi, trɪ-/

Definitions of tribology word

noun tribology the study of the effects of friction on moving machine parts and of methods, as lubrication, of obviating them. 1
noun tribology the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces 0
noun tribology the study of friction between interacting parts, such as gears, and ways of reducing it 0
noun tribology Tribology is the study of contact between surfaces resulting in friction and wear. 0

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Origin of tribology

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; tribo- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Tribology

noun

adjective

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preposition

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tribology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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