frictional
adjective
fric·tion·al
ˈfrik-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to friction
2
: moved or produced by friction
frictionally
adverb
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Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Understanding the frictional properties of RAP − and, specifically, how silica content affects skid resistance − helps engineers determine whether an RAP mixture is safe for a road’s curves or intersections.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
However, the latest generation of engines have experienced a myriad of problems including powdered metal erosion and frictional issues which have grounded airline fleets for months.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The frictional loss of information would then generate heat, albeit a tiny amount.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2017
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Understanding the frictional properties of RAP − and, specifically, how silica content affects skid resistance − helps engineers determine whether an RAP mixture is safe for a road’s curves or intersections.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
However, the latest generation of engines have experienced a myriad of problems including powdered metal erosion and frictional issues which have grounded airline fleets for months.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The frictional loss of information would then generate heat, albeit a tiny amount.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2017
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“Frictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frictional. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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