PIEZOELECTRIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Relating to or involving piezoelectricity

Example:

piezoelectric plates

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

piezoelectricity (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)

Derivation:

piezoelectricity (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)

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