piezoelectric effect

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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 (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
piezoelectricity, piezo effect
• Derivationally related forms:
piezoelectric (for: piezoelectricity)
• Hypernyms:
electricity