Frictionable

/ˈfrɪkʃənəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of producing or experiencing friction; able to be subjected to frictional forces.

Etymology

From 'friction' plus the suffix '-able' meaning capable of or able to. A technical term describing materials or surfaces with frictional properties.

Kelly Says

While this word is technically grammatical, it's so rare that engineers and scientists usually just say 'subject to friction' instead—it shows how not every possible English word actually gets used!

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