What does "stiction" mean?

The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact.

Stiction

Common synonyms include: adhesion, grip, jerky start, static friction, stick-slip frictional, stick-slip motion.

/ˈstɪk.ʃən/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact. countable, uncountable

Blend of static + friction (see static friction).