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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tribologynoun

    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

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  1. tribologynoun

    The science and technology of friction, lubrication, and wear.

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  1. Tribology

    Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. Tribology is highly interdisciplinary, drawing on many academic fields, including physics, chemistry, materials science, mathematics, biology and engineering. People who work in the field of tribology are referred to as tribologists.The fundamental objects of study in tribology are tribosystems, which are physical systems of contacting surfaces. In lubricated tribosystems, contact stress can create tribofilms. Subfields of tribology include biotribology, nanotribology, space tribology and tribotronics.

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  1. tribology

    Tribology is the science and engineering study of interacting surfaces in relative motion, incorporating principles of friction, lubrication, and wear. It is used in various fields to help understand how mechanical parts interact and to improve the design and function of mechanisms for energy efficiency and longevity.

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  1. Tribology

    Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. Tribology is a branch of mechanical engineering and materials science.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tribology in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tribology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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