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friction in Dutch

friction in Dutch is wrijving, frictie, conflict — friction means the resistance created when one surface rubs against another.

friction in Dutch

wrijving
noun
frictie
noun
conflict
noun
geschil
noun
onenigheid
noun

What does "friction" mean?

  1. noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
    "Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine."
  2. noun Disagreement or tension between people with different views.
    "There was noticeable friction between the two departments over budget cuts."
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friction in a sentence

  • Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine.
  • Rub your hands together quickly and the friction will make them warm.
  • There was noticeable friction between the two departments over budget cuts.
  • Constant friction between the neighbours made the shared garden an unhappy place.

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What is "friction" in Dutch?
"friction" in Dutch is wrijving, frictie, conflict. friction means: The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
How do you use "friction" in a sentence?
Example: "Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine." In Dutch, "friction" is wrijving, frictie, conflict.
Are there other ways to say "friction" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "friction": wrijving, frictie, conflict, geschil, onenigheid.
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