Definition of tribology in English:
tribology
noun trʌɪˈbɒlədʒitraɪˈbɑlədʒi
mass nounThe study of friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of bearings; the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion.
Example sentencesExamples
- He has edited several books and conference proceedings on machining and tribology of advanced materials.
- Research on adhesion in surface engineering and tribology is a recent topic within the group.
- Our vision is to be the nationally recognized facility of choice for performing research and development in machining, inspection, and tribology of ceramics and other high performance materials.
- There is little understanding of tribology; consequently, it requires a systematic approach and a broad knowledge of Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Metallurgy, and Solid Mechanics.
- Conventional tribology has become well established in the past fifty years but the few handbooks that exist are dated.
Derivatives
adjective
The problem of the tribological behaviour of materials had focussed on either improving friction or prioritising less wear and tear.
Example sentencesExamples
- Cummins determined that zirconia ceramics solved most of the basic problems generated in this harsh tribological environment.
- It is truly inter disciplinary in all its aspects and provides a scientific basis to understand contact and lubrication modes in a given tribological system.
- The tribological properties can be attributed to a hypereutectic alloy and the precipitation of primary silicon which protects the cylinder bore surfaces by means of wear-resistant grains.
- The outcome is a metallic surface of extreme cleanliness with high load bearing capacity, and excellent tribological properties.
noun
There is little doubt that one of the most important features of the Congress was for tribologists and users of tribology from many countries to talk to each other, discuss their mutual problems and successes and generally get to know each other.
Example sentencesExamples
- Frequent contact is maintained with the world's most highly qualified and experienced lubricant/fuel technologists and tribologists who have at their disposal state of the art laboratories with exhaustive analytical instruments and testing facilities.
- Yet, tribologists are still looking for slicker and more durable coatings that will make surfaces as close to friction free as possible.
- We'll reserve the title of tribologist for those with advanced degrees and who work in research and academia.
- Lockwood's people allowed me to be a tribologist for a day.
Definition of tribology in US English:
tribology
nountrīˈbäləjētraɪˈbɑlədʒi
The study of friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of bearings; the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion.
Example sentencesExamples
- Conventional tribology has become well established in the past fifty years but the few handbooks that exist are dated.
- There is little understanding of tribology; consequently, it requires a systematic approach and a broad knowledge of Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Metallurgy, and Solid Mechanics.
- He has edited several books and conference proceedings on machining and tribology of advanced materials.
- Research on adhesion in surface engineering and tribology is a recent topic within the group.
- Our vision is to be the nationally recognized facility of choice for performing research and development in machining, inspection, and tribology of ceramics and other high performance materials.