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friction
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈtɾitu/a·tri·to
Definition
1The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
Usage examples
“Friction between the tires and the road provides necessary grip.”
“Lubricant is used to reduce friction in machinery.”
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friction coefficientforce of frictionreduce frictionkinetic friction