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Meaning of tribofilm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A thin film that forms on a tribologically stressed surface.

Examples

“It is well known that engine oil additives form tribochemically reacted films (often called tribofilms) on sliding steel surfaces.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tribol tribolayer tribologist tribology triboluminescence triboluminescent