Definitions
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- noun The generation of electricity or of electric polarity in dielectric crystals subjected to mechanical stress, or the generation of stress in such crystals subjected to an applied voltage.
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- noun physics The ability of certain
crystals to generate avoltage in response to applied mechanical stress.
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- 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
Etymologies
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He also introduced her to his collaborator in piezoelectricity, Pierre
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This incredible concept for a self-heating piezoelectric shower combines inspiration from the human body’s circulatory system with technological innovations in piezoelectricity.
2010 April | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World 2010
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A quick explanation of piezoelectricity from Wikipedia:
Transforming the Wind’s Vibrations into Electricity | Impact Lab 2010
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These other projects include a Japanese train station whose ticketing gates are embedded with piezo pads and Elizabeth Redmond's PowerLeap, both of which also investigate the potential of piezoelectricity and, in the case of these two, how can be spatialized on an urban scale.
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