fric
tion
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absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions
- There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction.
- The new policies introduced by management caused friction among the employees.
- Political debates often lead to friction among friends with differing views.
- The friction between the two departments hindered their ability to collaborate effectively.
- The teacher tried to mediate the friction between the students to restore a harmonious classroom environment.
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the force or effort required to move one object over another while pressure is applied
- Heavy furniture creates considerable friction when dragged across the floor.
- The technician measured the friction between the metal plates.
- Lubrication reduces the friction in machine parts.
- Sliding the box uphill demanded significant frictional effort.
- The experiment tested how different surfaces affected friction.
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the resistance or opposing force encountered when one object moves in contact with another
- Friction between the wheels and the road slows the car down.
- The rope experienced friction as it slid through the metal loop.
- Brakes work by creating friction against the wheel.
- There is more friction on rough surfaces than on smooth ones.
- Friction generates heat during sliding motion.
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