tribology
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noun \trī-ˈbä-lə-jē, tri-\Definition of TRIBOLOGY
: a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears)
— tri·bo·log·i·cal \ˌtrī-bə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, ˌtri-\ adjective
— tri·bol·o·gist \trī-ˈbä-lə-jist, tri-\ noun
First Known Use of TRIBOLOGY
1966
tri·bol·o·gy
noun \trī-ˈbäl-ə-jē, trib-ˈäl-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; tri·bol·o·gies
Medical Definition of TRIBOLOGY
: a branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces (as bodily joints) in relative motion
—tri·bo·log·i·cal \ˌtrī-bə-ˈläj-i-kəl, ˌtrib-ə-\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) adjective
tribology
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Study of the interactions of sliding surfaces. It includes three subjects: friction, wear, and lubrication. Many manifestations of tribology are beneficial and make modern life possible. Many others are serious nuisances, and careful design is necessary to overcome problems caused by excessive friction or wear. Friction uses up, or wastes, a substantial amount of the energy generated by humans; in addition, a great deal of productive capacity is devoted to replacing objects that have worn out.
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