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- pronunciation:
- frIk
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noun |
| definition 1: |
When one object rubs against another, there is friction. Friction creates heat.
When you rub your hands together, they get warm because of the friction that the rubbing makes.If you rub two dry sticks together very hard and fast, the friction will eventually make heat and sparks. |
| definition 2: |
When there is friction between people, it means that they don't agree about things and they get upset with each other.
There is less friction between my grandmother and my mom since they had a long talk.- antonyms:
- harmony
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| related words: |
conflict |
| derivation: |
frictionless (adj.) |
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