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tribology

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CIDE DICTIONARY

tribologyn. [tribo- + -ology.].
     the study of the effects of friction on parts of machinery moving in contact with each other, and of methods, such as lubrication, to counteract negative effects such as wear.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

tribology, n. the study of friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of bearings; the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion.

Derivative
tribologist n.

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