Noun: piezoelectricity pee,ey-zow-i,lek'tri-si-tee or pI,ee-zow-i,lek'tri-si-tee
- 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
"Piezoelectricity is used in some types of microphones and speakers";
- piezoelectric effect, piezo effect
Derived forms: piezoelectricities
Type of: electricity
Encyclopedia: Piezoelectricity