##  [Tribological Wear](/tribological-wear) 

  ##  [Tribological Wear](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/tribological-wear-0) 

  

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Definition

Material removal, surface damage, or irreversible geometry change produced at contacting surfaces by relative motion and contact stresses between interacting components, including adhesive, abrasive, fatigue and corrosive-assisted mechanisms that reduce original dimensions or functional performance.