friction material

noun

UK /ˈfrɪk.ʃən məˈtɪə.ri.əl/

US /ˈfrɪk.ʃən məˈtɪr.i.əl/

A special stuff that makes things slow down or stop when they rub together.

The brake pads are made of a friction material that helps the car stop safely.

SYNONYMS

brake lining clutch lining friction lining abrasive material wear-resistant compound

RELATED WORDS

brake pad clutch asbestos ceramic sintered metal

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance used in brakes or clutches to create controlled rubbing and grip.

Engineers tested a new friction material for the truck's brakes.

3. Any material designed to resist wear while rubbing against another surface.

The factory produces friction materials for industrial machines.

4. A composite used in vehicle parts that must grip and slow moving parts.

Old brakes often used asbestos as a friction material.