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triboelectrification

Definitions

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  • noun electrification caused by friction

Etymologies

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tribo- +‎ electrification

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  • The main concern for NASA was cloud cover over the launchpad that could have caused what scientists dub triboelectrification - essentially potential static generated by flying through clouds that could have caused communication devices on the craft to malfunction.

    India eNews 2009

  • The main concern for NASA was cloud cover over the launchpad that could have caused what scientists dub triboelectrification - essentially potential static generated by flying through clouds that could have caused communication devices on the craft to malfunction.

    India eNews 2009

  • We won't hear the word "triboelectrification" ever again.

    What's Next for the Ares Rocket? | Universe Today 2009

  • The threat of 'triboelectrification' forces NASA to postpone the first scheduled launch of the Ares I-X, a prototype of the rocket intended to replace the space shuttle

    New Scientist - Online News 2009

  • But a quick google suggests that "triboelectrification" is perhaps a bit more complicated than sparks off a comb in dry air, or pulling a cheap synthetic jersey over one's head.

    New Scientist - Online News 2009

  • The threat of 'triboelectrification' forces NASA to postpone the first scheduled launch of the Ares I-X, a prototype of the rocket intended to replace the space shuttle

    New Scientist - Online News 2009

  • The threat of 'triboelectrification' forces NASA to postpone the first scheduled launch of the Ares I-X, a prototype of the rocket intended to replace the space shuttle

    New Scientist - Online News 2009

  • The biggest issue with weather was the launch commit criteria of avoiding possible static discharge called "triboelectrification" created by the outer coating of the rocket if it flies through cloud vapor or precipitation that is colder than -10 degrees C (14 deg.

    Universe Today 2009

  • Weather is green on triboelectrification and is red on wind.

    NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: October 2009 Archives 2009

  • Weather officer says that conditions for T=0 will be red for triboelectrification.

    NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: October 2009 Archives 2009

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