The name of what science is derived from the Greek word 'tribein' meaning 'to rub'?

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Tribology, which is the science of the mechanisms of friction, lubrication, and wear of interacting surfaces that are in relative motion. http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2178 [Link added March 20, 2008 -- Zbeck] Jul 10 00, 6:17 PM

zbeckabee

The word "tribology" derives from the Greek tribo meaning 'to rub', and logos meaning 'principle or logic'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribology Mar 20 08, 5:02 PM

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