adjective
- relating to or denoting the production of electric charge or potential difference when certain crystals or ceramics are mechanically stressed, or the reverse effect of mechanical deformation when an electric field is applied
Usage: technical; physics and materials science
Examples
- Piezoelectric crystals are used in lighters to generate sparks.
- The piezoelectric effect allows quartz watches to keep accurate time.
- Piezoelectric sensors can detect vibrations and pressure changes.
- Modern smartphones use piezoelectric materials to produce haptic feedback.
- Piezoelectric devices convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- The piezoelectric properties of certain ceramics make them valuable in ultrasound equipment.