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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIBOLOGY

tribology  [traɪˈbɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIBOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tribology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRIBOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tribology

Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. Tribology is a branch of mechanical engineering and materials science.

Definition of tribology in the English dictionary

The definition of tribology in the dictionary is the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIBOLOGY


amphibology
ˌæmfɪˈbɒlədʒɪ
astrology
əˈstrɒlədʒɪ
biology
baɪˈɒlədʒɪ
biotechnology
ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
diabology
ˌdaɪəˈbɒlədʒɪ
ecology
ɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
garbology
ɡɑːˈbɒlədʒɪ
geology
dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ
methodology
ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪ
microbiology
ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ
oncology
ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ
pathology
pəˈθɒlədʒɪ
phlebology
flɪˈbɒlədʒɪ
physiology
ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
psychology
saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ
sociology
ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
symbology
sɪmˈbɒlədʒɪ
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
terminology
ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
theology
θɪˈɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIBOLOGY

tribesman
tribesmen
tribespeople
tribeswoman
tribeswomen
triblet
triboelectric
triboelectricity
tribological
tribologist
triboluminescence
triboluminescent
tribometer
tribrach
tribrachial
tribrachic
tribromoethanol
tribromomethane
tribulate
tribulation

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIBOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
apology
cardiology
dermatology
epidemiology
gastroenterology
genealogy
histology
homology
hydrology
ideology
immunology
information technology
morphology
mythology
neurology
otolaryngology
pharmacology
phonology
radiology

Synonyms and antonyms of tribology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tribology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIBOLOGY

Find out the translation of tribology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tribology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tribology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摩擦学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tribología
570 millions of speakers

English

tribology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ट्राइबोलॉजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علم احتكاك المفاصل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трибологии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tribologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tribology
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tribologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tribologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tribologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トライボロジー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트라이 볼 로지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tribologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tribology
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tribology
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रायबोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sürtünme bilgisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tribologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tribologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

трибологии
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tribologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τριβολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tribologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tribologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tribology
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tribology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIBOLOGY»

The term «tribology» is regularly used and occupies the 80.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIBOLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tribology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIBOLOGY»

Discover the use of tribology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tribology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Engineering Tribology
Taking an interdisciplinary view, the book brings together the relevant knowledge from different fields needed to achieve effective analysis and control of friction and wear.
Gwidon Stachowiak, Andrew W Batchelor, 2013
2
Tribology: friction and wear of engineering materials
The book provides a solid scientific foundation without relying on extensive mathematics, an approach that will allow readers to formulate appropriate solutions when faced with practical problems.
Ian M. Hutchings, 1992
3
Introduction to Tribology
A fully updated version of the popular Introduction to Tribology, the second edition of this leading tribology text introduces the major developments in the understanding and interpretation of friction, wear and lubrication.
Bharat Bhushan, 2013
4
Industrial Tribology: Tribosystems, Friction, Wear and ...
Integrating very interesting results from the most important R & D project ever made in Germany, this book offers a basic understanding of tribological systems and the latest developments in reduction of wear and energy consumption by ...
Theo Mang, Kirsten Bobzin, Thorsten Bartels, 2011
5
Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology
This book is intended to bring everyone solving problems in friction and wear to the same understanding of what is (and what is not) involved in this exciting field.
Kenneth C Ludema, 1996
6
Engineering Tribology
Engineering Tribology is ideal for a first course and as a reference.
John Williams, 2005
7
ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY
It is a unique blend of scientific principles, mathematical formulations and engineering practice. The text discusses properties and measurements of engineering surfaces, surface contact geometry and contact stresses.
PRASANTA SAHOO, 2005
8
Applied Tribology: Bearing Design and Lubrication
Maintaining a balance between theoretical analysis and practical experience with co-authors from academia and industry, this new edition is significantly revised and expanded with new material.
Michael M. Khonsari, E. Richard Booser, 2008
9
Tribology in Machine Design
Dr Stolarski explains the procedures and techniques that allow this to be exploited to the full. This is a particularly practical and comprehensive reference source book for the practising design engineer and researcher.
Tadeusz Stolarski, 1999
10
Industrial Tribology: The Practical Aspects of Friction, ...
Industrial Tribology
M.H. Jones, D. Scott, 1983

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIBOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tribology is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Paleo-engineering: New study reveals complexity of Triceratops' teeth
Krick is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University and specializes in a relatively new area of materials science called tribology. «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
2
Liang named co-editor of "Tribology International"
Dr. Hong Liang, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been appointed as co-editor for the journal Tribology ... «Texas A&M University, Jun 15»
3
Engineering mechanical parts for space activity
"Tribology is a term coined in the 1960s, which is based on the Greek term 'tribos' and describes the science of rubbing," explains ESTL business director Simon ... «Phys.Org, May 15»
4
'Bio-tribology' tests defined
Bio-tribology is the study of friction, lubrication and wear of mechanical components in the human body and the factors to consider in the design of implants. «Engineering Materials, Mar 15»
5
Three engineering students receive STLE-Houston Session …
The scholarship is to encourage students to conduct research in the field of tribology. Huang is working on tribocorrosion, one of the key factors to influence the ... «Texas A&M University, Mar 15»
6
Tribology & testing of orthopedic implants
Bio-tribology, the study of friction, lubrication, and wear as it occurs in the body, is critical to aid product design and to investigate and solve any faults that may ... «Today's Medical Developments, Jan 15»
7
Tribology and testing of orthopaedic implants white paper published …
Lucideon, the international materials development and testing company, has published a new white paper, 'Tribology and Testing of Orthopaedic Implants'. «News-Medical.net, Jan 15»
8
Bruker Introduces UMT TriboLab for Unmatched Material Testing …
As with previous UMT models, the UMT TriboLab has a universal base that can be equipped with a range of drive modules to allow multiple, different tribology ... «Business Wire, Dec 14»
9
Tribological Coating Equipment for Wear Resistant PVD Coatings
Tribology refers to the study of friction and wear of materials. The first tribological coating, titanium carbide (TiC), was introduced in 1969 on cemented carbide ... «Azom.com, Nov 14»
10
The science of slippery bananas
Tribology is the study of surfaces that move relative to each other. A big part of tribology is friction and the word comes from the Greek root 'trib' meaning 'I rub'. «ABC Online, Oct 14»

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