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   friction

   /ˈfrɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another: "a lubrication system which reduces friction" Similar abrasionabradingrubbingchafinggratingraspingscrapingexcoriationgrindinggnawingeating awaywearing away/downresistancedragadhesiontractiongrippurchaserare:attritionfrettingdetrition
   • ▪ the action of one surface or object rubbing against another: "the friction of braking"
   • ▪ conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions: "a considerable amount of friction between father and son" Similar discorddisharmonydisunitystrifeconflictdisagreementdissensiondissentoppositionvarianceclashingcontentiondisputedisputationarguingargumentquarrellingbickeringsquabblingwranglingfightingfeudingrivalryhostilityanimosityantipathyenmityantagonismresentmentacrimonybitternessbad feelingill feelingill willbad bloodgrudgesgrievancesinformal:falling-outrare:jardisaccorddiscordanceOpposite harmony

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting chafing or rubbing of the body or limbs, formerly much used in medical treatment): via French from Latin frictio(n-), from fricare ‘to rub’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRICTION definition: 1. the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to…. Learn more.

3. byjus.com › physics › frictionFriction - Definition, Types of Friction, Applications & Videos -...

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   Friction is defined as the resistance offered by the surfaces that are in contact when they move past each other. Friction is caused due to the irregularities on the two surfaces in contact.

4. www.britannica.com › science › frictionFriction | Definition, Types, & Formula | Britannica

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Friction, force that resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another. Frictional forces provide the traction needed to walk without slipping, but they also present a great measure of opposition to motion. Types of friction include kinetic friction, static friction, and rolling friction.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frictionFriction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   friction: [noun] the rubbing of one body against another. the force that resists relative motion between two bodies in contact.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FrictionFriction - Wikipedia

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   Types. There are several types of friction: Dry friction is a force that opposes the relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Dry friction is subdivided into static friction ("stiction") between non-moving surfaces, and kinetic friction between moving surfaces. With the exception of atomic or molecular friction, dry friction generally arises from the interaction of surface features, known as asperities (see Figure).; Fluid friction describes the friction between layers of a ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRICTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRICTION meaning: 1. the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to…. Learn more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › frictionFRICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Friction definition: surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling.. See examples of FRICTION used in a sentence.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frictionFriction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When one thing rubs and grates against another, it causes friction. That can include two clashing personalities or simply a match striking the matchbox and causing a spark.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › frictionFriction - definition of friction by The Free Dictionary

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    Define friction. friction synonyms, friction pronunciation, friction translation, English dictionary definition of friction. surface resistance to relative motion; the rubbing of one surface against another; discord, dissidence, antagonism, clash, contention: The disagreement...

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRICTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FRICTION definition: 1. the action of rubbing against something, often making movement more difficult: 2. argument or…. Learn more.