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friction

Definition:

(nou) a state of conflict between persons (nou) the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another (nou) effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈfrɪkʃən

Examples:

Lubricity is the measure of the reduction in friction of a lubricant.

The final lustre is given by friction with flannel.

The friction is created by the drum against the paper.

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