Friction: meaning, definitions and examples

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friction

 

[ หˆfrษชkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physics

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Synonyms

drag, resistance, traction

Examples of usage

  • The car's tires provide enough friction with the road to keep it from sliding.
  • There is less friction when the surface is smooth.
Context #2 | Noun

everyday life

Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.

Synonyms

conflict, disagreement, tension

Examples of usage

  • There was friction between the two colleagues due to their different work styles.
  • The family experienced friction during the holiday gatherings.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

The resistance that an atom or molecule encounters when moving over another atom or molecule.

Synonyms

hindrance, interference, obstruction

Examples of usage

  • The chemical reaction was affected by the friction between the molecules.
  • Reducing friction between the particles can lead to a smoother reaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "friction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฐเฅเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reibung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‘ฉๆ“ฆ (ใพใ•ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frottement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fricciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrtรผnme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ฐฐ (machal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูƒุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ฉๆ“ฆ (mรณcฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะบะตะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrtรผnmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fricciรณn

Etymology

The word 'friction' originated from the Latin word 'frictio', meaning a rubbing. The concept of friction has been studied for centuries, with Leonardo da Vinci being one of the first to explore the subject. Friction plays a crucial role in various fields such as physics, engineering, and everyday life, influencing how objects interact with each other.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,470, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.