piezoelectricity

/pʌɪˌiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

pʌɪiːzəʊ · ꞮLƐKTRꞮSꞮTI (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A voltage generated by certain crystals in response to an applied mechanical stress.

Etymology

From piezo- + electricity.