tribology (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def 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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Hypernym mechanical engineering
Derivationally related form tribology → tribologist
Incoming links
Hyponym mechanical engineering
Derivationally related form tribologist → tribology

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