triboelectricity
noun
Pronunciation: ˌtraɪ.boʊ.ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪs.ə.ti
Definition
An electrical charge that accumulates on a solid object when it is rubbed against another object made of a different material.
Examples
The triboelectricity generated by walking across a carpet can cause a small spark.
Scientists are studying the triboelectricity of different materials to improve energy harvesting.
How to Use triboelectricity
- triboelectricity generated by (collocation)
- The electrical charge produced by a specific action or cause. — "The triboelectricity generated by shuffling feet across a carpet can be surprising."
- triboelectricity of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the electrical charge associated with a particular material or substance. — "The triboelectricity of Teflon is very low, meaning it doesn't easily build up a charge."
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