Associations to the word «Triboelectric»

Wiktionary

TRIBOELECTRIC, adjective. (physics) Acquiring an electric charge via friction.
TRIBOELECTRIC EFFECT, noun. (physics) the generation of static electricity by friction between different materials
TRIBOELECTRIC SERIES, noun. (physics) A list of materials, showing which are more or less prone to acquire a positive or negative electric charge when rubbed

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