tribology

(trī bäl′ə jē)

noun

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

Origin: trib(o)- + -logy

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noun

The science of the mechanisms of friction, lubrication, and wear of interacting surfaces that are in relative motion.

Origin:

Origin: Greek tribos, a rubbing; see triboelectricity

Origin: + -logy

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