"tribofilm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tribofilms [plural]
Etymology: From tribo- + film. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|tribo|film}} tribo- + film Head templates: {{en-noun}} tribofilm (plural tribofilms)
  1. A thin film that forms on a tribologically stressed surface. Wikipedia link: tribofilm

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