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friction
ˈfrɪkʃən
noun
tarcie
Also
tarcia(n)konflikt(m)
Definition
The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, or conflict or animosity between people.
Examples
The car's brakes rely on friction to slow down and stop.
Hamulce samochodu polegają na tarciu, aby zwolnić i zatrzymać się.
There was a lot of friction between the two departments over budget allocations.
Między dwoma działami było wiele tarć (konfliktów) w kwestii alokacji budżetu.
Synonyms
Collocations
reduce frictioninternal frictioncause friction
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