Associations to the word «Piezoelectricity»

Wiktionary

PIEZOELECTRICITY, noun. (physics) The ability of certain crystals to generate a voltage in response to applied mechanical stress.

Dictionary definition

PIEZOELECTRICITY, noun. 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.

Wise words

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