tri·bo·e·lec·tric·i·ty (tr  b - -l k-trs -t , -lk-, trb-)n. pl. tri·bo·e·lec·tric·i·ties An electrical charge produced by friction between two objects. tri bo·e·lectric adj. |
-1 in Indo-European roots + triboelectricity [ˌtraɪbəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ -ˌiːlɛk-]
n
(Physics / General Physics) static electricity generated by friction Also called frictional electricity
triboelectric adj
| triboelectricity (trb--lk-trs-t, trb-) An electrical charge produced by friction between two objects that are nonconductive. Rubbing glass with fur, or a comb through the hair, can built up triboelectricity. Most everyday static electricity is triboelectric. |
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