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Piezo-electric Effect
Crystal Reference Encyclopedia - Cite This Source
[piyeetzoh] The appearance of an electric field in some material as a result of the application of stress, as in quartz and bone. Stress distorts the crystals, causing unbalanced electrical forces in the material. The effect is exploited in gas cooker lighters, load sensors, and transducers.
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Piezo-electric Effect
Crystal Reference Encyclopedia - Cite This Source
[piyeetzoh] The appearance of an electric field in some material as a result of the application of stress, as in quartz and bone. Stress distorts the crystals, causing unbalanced electrical forces in the material. The effect is exploited in gas cooker lighters, load sensors, and transducers.
