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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication wordnet

Etymology

From tribo- + -logy.

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