tribology
tri·bol·o·gy
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
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