English Explanatory Dictionary

stiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈstɪk.ʃən/

Word forms

stiction stictions

Etymology

Blend of static + friction (see static friction).

Derived words

stictional
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