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FRICTION

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There are 8 entries related to FRICTION in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does FRICTION mean?
pronunciation
This has three meanings (3 senses as a noun). Usually, it signifies a state of conflict between persons

2. What does FRICTION TAPE mean?
pronunciation
It's a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors

3. What does FRICTION MATCH mean?
pronunciation
Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

4. What does FRICTION CLUTCH mean?
pronunciation
It's a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them

5. What does ADHESIVE FRICTION mean?
pronunciation
The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

6. What does CONE FRICTION CLUTCH mean?
pronunciation
It's a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped

7. What does SLIP FRICTION CLUTCH mean?
pronunciation
It's a friction clutch that will slip with the torque is too great

8. What does COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION mean?
pronunciation
The ratio of the weight of an object being moved along a surface and the force that maintains contact between the object and the surface


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