Definition of "piezoelectrics" []

• The study of piezoelectricity (noun)

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• "(Smart materials called piezoelectrics, for example, generate a bit of electricity when pressure is applied - as a result, they're often used in electric starters, such as those in outdoor grills.)"
• "Scientists are working on the concept using materials known as piezoelectrics which convert the energy of motion into electricity."
• "A group of researchers at the City College of New York is developing a new way to generate power for planes and automobiles based on materials known as piezoelectrics, which convert the kinetic energy of motion into electricity."