Frictionally

/ˈfrɪkʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characterized by friction; through the action or effect of frictional forces.

Etymology

From 'frictional' plus the adverb suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb that describes how something happens through friction.

Kelly Says

Scientists use 'frictionally' to describe how energy moves through systems—it's the technical way of saying 'because of rubbing and resistance between surfaces!'

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