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piezoelectricity

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piezoelectricity (pēˈ·ā·zō·ēˈ·lek·triˑ·si·tē),
n electrical current produced by mechanical pressure on connective tissue and other crystals like quartz, mica, and Rochelle salt.
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Like the lighter, Piezoelectricity was invented in the early 1800s, but the full potential of it was only first realized in 1917, by French scientists.
The History of the Cigar Lighter by Bryan Halverson / Reference and Education community
To quote Fukada, whom the others regard as a pioneer in the subject, "Stress-induced electricity in bone is caused by both piezoelectricity in collagen and streaming potential in microcanals in bone.
Electrifying biology; biological systems naturally produce ... by Thomsen, Dietrick E. / Science News
 
 
 
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