frictional
adjective
fric·tion·al
ˈfrik-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to friction
2
: moved or produced by friction
frictionally
adverb
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The buildup of stress at the fault line eventually exceeds the frictional forces holding the plates stationary, resulting in the release of energy as an earthquake.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The capsule will also help maintain the ISS' altitude via a series of engine burns — a necessary step to counter the effects of frictional drag that has been performed primarily by Russian Progress cargo vehicles over the years.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Understanding the frictional properties of RAP − and, specifically, how silica content affects skid resistance − helps engineers determine whether an RAP mixture is safe for a road’s curves or intersections.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The capsule will also help maintain the ISS' altitude via a series of engine burns — a necessary step to counter the effects of frictional drag that has been performed primarily by Russian Progress cargo vehicles over the years.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Understanding the frictional properties of RAP − and, specifically, how silica content affects skid resistance − helps engineers determine whether an RAP mixture is safe for a road’s curves or intersections.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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“Frictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frictional. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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