Force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
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News reports detail a recovery beset by delays, bureaucracy, and political friction.
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Former U.S. officials said China would be pleased by the U.S.-Philippines friction.
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Where does the energy come from for friction to do positive work?
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For the analysis, the friction period was estimated from recent French data.
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Syria has been a point of friction between Russia and the West.
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Mass and friction are represented as accurately as possible, but not perfectly.
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All the pivot points were all potentially problems because of the friction.
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A trading relationship with a non-EU member inevitably involved friction, he said.
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But the work consumed in friction can be expressed in another way.
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Foreign waste has caused diplomatic friction in recent months within Southeast Asia.
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The truth of the matter is they only exist for friction reduction.
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In fact, the lack of friction was touted as a selling point.
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The proposed change is expected to pass, but not without some friction.
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However, indirect influences could stir up unnecessary friction over very minor matters.
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India is also experiencing increased friction with other neighbours China and Nepal.
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Of course it's an impressive feat-butthe real limiting factor is friction.
