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Record 1 2010-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

The science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and of the practices related thereto.

OBS

This term was introduced by a group set up by the British Department of Education and Sciences and defined in their report "Lubrification - tribology" in 1966.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
DEF

Science et technologie des surfaces solides en contact.

OBS

Traite des multiples aspects du frottement, de la lubrification, de l'usure et de l'adhérence.

Spanish

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