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Meaning of PIEZOELECTRICITY

Pronunciation:  pI`eezowilek'trisitee

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  electricity 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
 

PIEZOELECTRICITY is a 16 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: piezo effect, piezoelectric effect
 
 See Also: electricity

 

 

 

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