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piezoelectricity Definition
(n)
electricity
produced
by
mechanical
pressure
on
certain
crystals
(
notably
quartz
or
Rochelle
salt
);
alternatively
,
electrostatic
stress
produces
a
change
in
the
linear
dimensions
of
the
crystal
piezoelectricity Synonyms
piezo effect
piezoelectric effect
piezoelectricity
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