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Piezoelectric Definition

Chemistry Glossary Definition of Piezoelectric

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Definition: A material that generates an electric charge when mechanically deformed. Conversely, when an external electric field is applied to piezoelectric materials they mechanically deform.

Examples: quartz, living bone, ultra-sonic transducers to create underwater SONAR

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