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friction in Italian

friction in Italian is attrito, frizione, contrasto — friction means the resistance created when one surface rubs against another.

friction in Italian

attrito
noun
frizione
noun
contrasto
noun
dissenso
noun
divergenza
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 Italian?
"friction" in Italian is attrito, frizione, contrasto. 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 Italian, "friction" is attrito, frizione, contrasto.
Are there other ways to say "friction" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "friction": attrito, frizione, contrasto, dissenso, divergenza.
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