Etymology

piezo-

Today it means: Forms terms related to piezoelectricity or other effects of mechanical stress or pressure. Full definition →

Ancient Greek πῐέζω
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπῐέζω
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromπῐέζω
  3. English todaypiezo-

From Ancient Greek πῐέζω (pĭézō, “to squeeze”).

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