CEFR B2

friction

noun

Meaning

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Examples

The car's tires need good friction with the road to prevent skidding.
Engineers designed the new material to reduce friction in moving parts.

Synonyms: rubbing, resistance, abrasion, chafing

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friction (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪkʃən/

Definition

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Examples

The car's tires need good friction with the road to prevent skidding.
Engineers designed the new material to reduce friction in moving parts.

How to Use friction

friction between (prepositional phrase): Conflict or resistance occurring between two entities. — "The friction between the two leaders escalated rapidly."
internal friction (collocation): Resistance within a material or conflict within a group. — "The company suffered from a lot of internal friction after the merger."

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