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piezoelectric

piezoelectric
the property of a material that generates an electric charge in response to mechanical stress
Quartz crystals exhibit a piezoelectric effect, which is exploited in precision timekeeping devices.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Quartz crystals exhibit a piezoelectric effect, which is exploited in precision timekeeping devices.

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