Meaning of PIEZOELECTRICITY

Pronunciation:			pI`eezowilek'trisitee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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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	Synonyms:		piezo effect, piezoelectric effect
	See Also:		electricity