tribology
English
WOTD – 18 March 2012
Etymology
From tribo- + -logy.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/, /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/
Noun
tribology (uncountable)
- (physics, engineering) The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.
Translations
science and technology of lubrication
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Further reading
tribology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia