HyperDic: piezoelectricity

English > 1 sense of the word piezoelectricity:
NOUNphenomenonpiezoelectricity, piezoelectric effect, piezo effectelectricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt)
English > piezoelectricity: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
Meaningelectricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal.
Synonymspiezoelectric effect, piezo effect
BroaderelectricityA physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
Spanishefecto piezoeléctrico, piezoelectricidad
Catalanpiezoelectricitat
Adjectivespiezoelectricrelating to or involving piezoelectricity

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