noun
frictional electricity; triboelectricity
Physics term for electricity generated by friction between two materials.
摩擦電気は、異なる物質をこすり合わせたときに発生する。
Frictional electricity is generated when different materials are rubbed together.
静電気 is static electricity in general, while 摩擦電気 specifically refers to electricity produced by friction.
Compound of 摩擦 (friction) and 電気 (electricity).