Definitions for frictionˈfrɪk ʃən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling.
Category: Mechanics, Physics
the rubbing of the surface of one body against that of another.
dissension or conflict, as between persons or nations, because of differing views.
Origin of friction:
1575–85; < L frictiō a massage, der. of fricāre to rub
a state of conflict between persons
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
friction, detrition, rubbing(noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
emotional tension between people
the friction between the two men
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
: A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
Origin: From friction and directly from frictionem, nom. frictio
Friction is the force caused by, and resisting the relative motion of, solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. There are several types of friction: ⁕Dry friction resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Dry friction is subdivided into static friction between non-moving surfaces, and kinetic friction between moving surfaces. ⁕Fluid friction describes the friction between layers within a viscous fluid that are moving relative to each other. ⁕Lubricated friction is a case of fluid friction where a fluid separates two solid surfaces. ⁕Skin friction is a component of drag, the force resisting the motion of a solid body through a fluid. ⁕Internal friction is the force resisting motion between the elements making up a solid material while it undergoes deformation. When surfaces in contact move relative to each other, the friction between the two surfaces converts kinetic energy into heat. This property can have dramatic consequences, as illustrated by the use of friction created by rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire. Kinetic energy is converted to heat whenever motion with friction occurs, for example when a viscous fluid is stirred. Another important consequence of many types of friction can be wear, which may lead to performance degradation and/or damage to components. Friction is a component of the science of tribology.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Surface resistance to the relative motion of one body against the rubbing, sliding, rolling, or flowing of another with which it is in contact.
Translations for friction
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
the rubbing together of two things
The friction between the head of the match and the matchbox causes a spark.
- fricçãoPortuguese (BR)
- die ReibungGerman
- frizione, attritoItalian
- gnidning, friksjonNorwegian
- مښود، موښنه، اصطكاك: تصادم، دنظربېلوالىPashto
- 摩擦Chinese (Trad.)
- sự ma sátVietnamese
- 摩擦Chinese (Simp.)
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