HyperDic: piezo_effect

English > 1 sense of the expression piezo effect:
NOUNphenomenonpiezo effect, piezoelectricity, piezoelectric effectelectricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt)
English > piezo effect: 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.
Synonymspiezoelectricity, piezoelectric effect
BroaderelectricityA physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
Spanishefecto piezoeléctrico, piezoelectricidad
Catalanpiezoelectricitat

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