Pronunciation: /traɪˈbɑlədʒɪst/
noun a person who studies or specializes in the study of friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces
A1 A tribologist studies friction, lubrication, and wear of materials.
A2 The tribologist conducted experiments to analyze the performance of different oils.
B1 As a tribologist, she specializes in finding solutions to reduce friction in mechanical systems.
B2 The tribologist's research on nanotribology has led to significant advancements in the field.
C1 The tribologist's expertise in surface engineering has made them a sought-after consultant in the industry.
C2 The tribologist's groundbreaking work on tribology has revolutionized the way we approach mechanical design.
formal The tribologist specializes in studying friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in motion.
informal My friend is a tribologist, which means he knows a lot about how things rub against each other.
slang I heard tribologists are like the detectives of machinery, always solving mysteries of why things break down.
figurative Being a tribologist is like being a translator for the language of mechanical interactions.
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