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coefficient of friction
(redirected from Frictional coefficient)

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coefficient of friction [¦kō·ə′fish·ənt əv ′frik·shən]
(mechanics)
The ratio of the frictional force between two bodies in contact, parallel to the surface of contact, to the force, normal to the surface of contact, with which the bodies press against each other. Also known as friction coefficient.


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A new line of thermoplastic urethane compounds with one-third the frictional coefficient of unmodified urethanes is designed for mating medical components, especially surgical tubing assemblies.
 
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