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Frictional

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fric·tion  (frkshn)
n.
1. The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
2. Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
3. Physics A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies or substances in contact.
[Latin fricti, frictin-, from frictus, past participle of fricre, to rub.]
friction·al adj.
friction·al·ly adv.
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Adj.1.frictional - pertaining to or worked or produced by friction; "frictional electricity"; "frictional heat"; "frictional gearing"


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