friction

UK
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
frictionsubstantiv
frictions
Pl.
Übersetzungen
The friction between the two surfaces generates heat.
Трение между двумя поверхностями создает тепло.
There was friction between the two colleagues over the project.
Между двумя коллегами возникло разногласие по поводу проекта.
Definitionen
The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
The friction between the car's tires and the road helps it to stop quickly.
Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.
There was noticeable friction between the two colleagues during the meeting.
The action of rubbing one object or surface against another.
Continuous friction of the rope against the rock caused it to wear out.
frictionverb
frictioned
Präteritum
frictioned
Partizip Perfekt
frictioning
Gerundium
Rare, chiefly technical or medical: “to rub, massage, or apply friction to (something)”
Definitionen
To rub or massage (a body part or object), especially to generate warmth, apply ointment, or reduce stiffness.
The physiotherapist frictioned the patient’s shoulder to ease the tension.
frictionadjektiv
more friction
Komp.
most friction
Super.
UK
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to friction (e.g., "friction losses")
Definitionen
Relating to, produced by, or involving friction.
The engineer measured the friction torque in the gears.