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tribology Definition

tri·bol·ogy (trī bäl′ə jē)

noun

the study of friction between interacting parts, such as gears, and ways of reducing it

Etymology: trib(o)- + -logy

tribology Related Forms
tri′·bo·log′i·cal adjective tri·bol′o·gist noun
tribology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • compare: Our study does not claim to compare the tribology of one system with another.
  • include: Challenges include improved tribology, condition monitoring, fault tolerance and self-diagnosis and repair.

Modifies a noun

  • transaction: Athens login on and off campus TRIBOLOGY TRANSACTIONS, from Taylor & Francis January-March 2004- Access on and off campus.
  • laboratory: After the meeting, Howard Hawthorne organized a tour of the tribology laboratories of NRC.