PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Piezoelectric Effect.
Piezoelectric Effect - as a noun
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
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piezo effectpiezoelectricityExample Sentences
"The piezoelectric effect is the ability of some materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress."
"Piezoelectric materials are widely used in sensors and actuators due to their inherent piezoelectric effect."
"Ultrasonic transducers rely on the piezoelectric effect to convert electrical energy into high-frequency sound waves."
"The piezoelectric effect is utilized in piezoelectric generators to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy."
"Some medical imaging techniques, like ultrasound, make use of the piezoelectric effect."
