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tri·bol·o·gy
/
traɪˈbɒl
ə
dʒi, trɪ-
/
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[
trahy-
bol
-
uh
-jee, tri-
]
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noun
the study of the effects of friction on moving machine parts and of methods, as lubrication, of obviating them.
Origin:
1965–70;
tribo-
+
-logy
Related forms
tri·bol·o·gist,
noun
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tribology
(traɪˈbɒlədʒɪ)
—
n
the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces
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tribology
1965, "study of friction," from Gk. tribos "rubbing," from tribein "to rub" (from PIE base *ter- "to rub, turn, twist;" see
throw
) +
-logy
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