noun
piezoelectric effect
Technical term in physics and engineering; refers to the generation of electric charge in certain materials under mechanical stress.
水晶は圧電効果を示す代表的な材料です。
Quartz is a typical material that exhibits the piezoelectric effect.
Compound of 圧 (pressure), 電 (electricity), and 効果 (effect). A calque of English 'piezoelectric effect', itself from Greek 'piezein' (to press).