Frictional (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or worked or produced by friction; "frictional electricity"; "frictional heat"; "frictional gearing".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The engineer studied the frictional forces at play in the worn gearbox, attempting to identify the source of the problem.
- In the lab, researchers generated frictional electricity by rubbing two insulating materials together.
- The company specializes in creating materials that can withstand high frictional heat in industrial applications.
- Frictional gearing systems rely on the interaction of two moving parts to transmit power.
- The new technology reduces frictional losses in the engine, resulting in improved fuel efficiency.