Frictional
(adjective)
- Relating to friction or the force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact.
- Relating to the resistance to motion caused by friction.
Origin:
Late 18th century; earliest use found in encyclopædia britannica. from frictional + -al.
Examples:
- The car's wheels had poor frictional grip on the road.
- The frictional force between the two surfaces prevented the door from opening.
- The frictional energy of the system was converted into heat.
- Frictional heating causes the brake pads to wear down.
- Frictional unemployment is caused by the time it takes for workers to find new jobs.