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tribology
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tri·bol·o·gy  (tr-bl-j, trb-)
n.
The science of the mechanisms of friction, lubrication, and wear of interacting surfaces that are in relative motion.
[Greek tribos, a rubbing; see triboelectricity + -logy.]
tribo·logi·cal (trb-lj-kl, trb-) adj.
tri·bolo·gist n.
tribology [traɪˈbɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Physics / General Physics) the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces
tribology
the science and technology of friction, lubrication, and wear.
See also: Physics
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Noun1.tribology - the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubricationtribology - the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication
mechanical engineering - the branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction and operation of machinery
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