Fraction vs. Friction

Fractionnoun

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

Fractionnoun

A ratio of two numbers, the numerator and the denominator, usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar.

Fractionnoun

(chemistry) A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.

Fractionnoun

In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.

Fractionnoun

A small amount.

Fractionnoun

The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

Fractionverb

To divide or break into fractions.

Fractionnoun

The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

Fractionnoun

A portion; a fragment.

Fractionnoun

One or more aliquot parts of a unit or whole number; an expression for a definite portion of a unit or magnitude.

Fractionverb

To separate by means of, or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; - frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum.

Fractionnoun

a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

Fractionnoun

a small part or item forming a piece of a whole

Fractionnoun

the quotient of two rational numbers

Fractionverb

perform a division;

Frictionnoun

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

Frictionnoun

(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

Frictionnoun

Massage of the body to restore circulation.

Frictionnoun

(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

Frictionnoun

The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body with the hand, with flannel, or with a brush etc., to excite the skin to healthy action.

Frictionnoun

The resistance which a body meets with from the surface on which it moves. It may be resistance to sliding motion, or to rolling motion.

Frictionnoun

A clashing between two persons or parties in opinions or work; a disagreement tending to prevent or retard progress.

Frictionnoun

a state of conflict between persons

Frictionnoun

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Frictionnoun

effort expended in rubbing one object against another

Frictionnoun

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another

Frictionnoun

the action of one surface or object rubbing against another

Frictionnoun

conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions

Friction

Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. There are several types of friction: Dry friction is a force that opposes the relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact.