# tribology

> English word · Noun · IPA /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/

## Definitions
1. The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.

## Etymology
From tribo- + -logy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tribology
