friction
fric·tion
noun
2.
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Origin
From Middle French friction and directly from Latin frictionem, nom. frictio (“a rubbing, rubbing down”).
Phrases
- coefficient of friction
- Darcy friction factor
- dynamic friction
- friction burn
- friction clutch
- friction drum
- friction hitch
- friction match
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Broader terms
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