Word Type

Noun

The word "friction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

slow moving objects

Causes

heat

Derived Terms

Darcy friction factor antifriction coefficient of friction dynamic friction friction burn friction clutch friction drum friction hitch friction match friction pile friction tape frictional frictionally frictionize frictionless frictionproof iliotibial band friction syndrome interfriction nanofriction nonfriction static friction sticktion stiction underfriction

Has Part

effect of increasing temperature

Context

physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

conflict effort elbow grease exertion resistance sweat travail

Type Of (IsA)

effort force opposing force to motion resistance

Related Terms

affricate dentifrice fray fricative frictional frictious frictive lubrication tribology

Related Terms

abrasion against bodies clash conflict contact dissimilar force fray frictional frictious frictive ideas interests lubrication motion object relative resist rubbing rubbing against rubbing together scientific scientific term surface tendency term together tribology

Synonym Network

clash

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