BusinessAugust 24, 2026
triboelectric
TRY-boh-ee-LEK-trik
Definition
Relating to the generation of an electric charge through the friction or contact between two different materials.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'tribein' meaning 'to rub' and the word 'electric.' It describes the physical phenomenon where rubbing materials together results in the transfer of electrons.
In the news
The article describes a technology that uses triboelectric charging to separate protein-rich particles from fiber by allowing them to collide and develop specific electrical charges.
Dry electrostatic separation opens new opportunities for plant proteins in aquafeeds
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