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The branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears) their design and friction and wear and lubrication
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tribology
Word definitions for tribology in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
tribology \tri*bol"o*gy\, n. [tribo- + -ology.] the study of the effects of friction on parts of machinery moving in contact with each other, and of methods, such as lubrication, to counteract negative effects such as wear.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Tribology is the study of science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion . It includes the study and application of the principles of friction , lubrication and wear . Tribology is a branch of mechanical engineering and materials science ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context physics engineering English) The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1965, "study of friction," from comb. form of Greek tribos "rubbing," from tribein "to rub, rub down, wear away" (from PIE root *tere- (1) "to rub, turn, twist;" see throw (v.)) + -logy .
Usage examples of tribology.
One could talk about tribology, one could mention the semiconductor effects of impure silicon, one could talk about the giant trolls of prehistory who make up most of the Disc’s major mountain ranges and will cause some real problems if they ever awake, but the plain fact is that without the Disc’s powerful and pervasive magical field trolls would have died out a long time ago.
One could talk about tribology, one could mention the semiconductor effects of impure silicon, one could talk about the giant trolls of prehistory who make up most of the Disc's major mountain ranges and will cause some real problems if they ever awake, but the plain fact is that without the Disc's powerful and pervasive magical field trolls would have died out a long time ago.