tribology

noun
tri·​bol·​o·​gy | \ trī-ˈbä-lə-jē How to pronounce tribology (audio) , tri-\

Definition of tribology

: a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears)

Other Words from tribology

tribological \ ˌtrī-​bə-​ˈlä-​ji-​kəl How to pronounce tribological (audio) , ˌtri-​ \ adjective
tribologist \ trī-​ˈbä-​lə-​jist How to pronounce tribologist (audio) , tri-​ \ noun

First Known Use of tribology

1966, in the meaning defined above

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tribology

noun
tri·​bol·​o·​gy | \ trī-ˈbäl-ə-jē How to pronounce tribology (audio) , trib-ˈäl- How to pronounce tribology (audio) \
plural tribologies

Medical Definition of tribology

: a branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces (as bodily joints) in relative motion

Other Words from tribology

tribological \ ˌtrī-​bə-​ˈläj-​i-​kəl How to pronounce tribological (audio) , ˌtrib-​ə-​ How to pronounce tribological (audio) \ adjective