piezoelectricity
Pronunciation: /pʌɪˌiːzəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti, ˌpiːzəʊ-/
Definition of piezoelectricity
noun
Piezoelectric substances are able to convert mechanical signals (such as sound waves) into electrical signals, and vice versa. They are therefore widely used in microphones, gramophone pickups, and earphones, and also to generate a spark for lighting gas
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-ɪˈlɛktrɪk(ə)li/
adverb
Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek piezein 'press, squeeze' + electricity