adhesive friction meaning

UK /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈfrɪkʃən/ US /ædˈhisɪv ˈfrɪkʃən/ 5 syllables

adhesive friction (noun): the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).

Definition of adhesive friction

  1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

    Synonyms: grip, traction

    Type of: friction

How to pronounce adhesive friction

adhesive friction is pronounced /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈfrɪkʃən/ in British English and /ædˈhisɪv ˈfrɪkʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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