Friction definition

Friction means the dried chemical mixture on the matchbook cover used to ignite the bookmatch.
Friction means the force tending to reduce the velocity of the slider on the slide.

Examples of Friction in a sentence

  • Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as measured by the James Machine.

  • Although Flight Control Friction Devices assist the pilot, changing frequency near the ground could result in inadvertent ground contact and consequent loss of control.

  • Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method.

  • Slip Resistance of Tile when tested by ASTM C 1028-96 the combined Wet and Dry Static Co-Efficients of Friction not to be less than 0.80 on top of domes and field area.

  • Friction contacts, latches, or bolts actuated by springs shall not be used.

  • Friction from gravity loads shall not be considered resistance to seismic forces.

  • Governor: Friction type over-speed governor rated for the duty of the elevator specified.

  • Friction type mud flap brackets to be attached to the underside of the dump body at the rear.

  • The Contractor shall use materials listed on the Department’s List of Approved Materials for Polymer Concrete Overlay Systems (High Friction Surface and Bridge Deck Overlays).

  • Table 902.04.02-1 JMF Requirements for Ultra-Thin Friction Course Sieve Size 1/2" 3/8" ¼” No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200 Asphalt % During the construction of the test strip, take samples to confirm that the plant mixed material meets the requirements of the mix design.

Related to Friction

  • Shadow tray means a device attached to the radiation head to support auxiliary beam blocking material.

  • Disposable respirator means a respirator for which maintenance is not intended and that is designed to be discarded after excessive breathing resistance, sorbent exhaustion, physical damage, or end-of-service-life renders it unsuitable for use. Examples of this type of respirator are a disposable half-mask respirator or a disposable escape-only self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

  • School bus means every motor vehicle owned by a public or governmental agency or private school and operated for the transportation of pupils, children of pupils, teachers and other persons acting in a supervisory capacity, to or from school or school activities, or, privately owned and operated for compensation for the transportation of pupils, children of pupils, teachers and other persons acting in a supervisory capacity to or from school or school activities (Education Law §11[1] and Vehicle and Traffic Law §142).