Piezoelectricity (Noun)
Meaning
Electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The discovery of piezoelectricity in quartz crystals has numerous applications in electronics and technology.
- Piezoelectricity is an important property of certain materials like Rochelle salt and quartz that can generate electricity under mechanical stress.
- Quartz crystal oscillators rely on the principle of piezoelectricity to produce precise frequencies.
- The unique property of piezoelectricity in these crystals allows for conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa.
- Understanding piezoelectricity is crucial in developing technologies that use these materials to generate or detect sound waves, such as sonar systems and ultrasound imaging devices.