tribo-

1. a combining form meaning “friction,” used in the formation of compound words:

   triboelectricity.

tribo-

combining_form

1. indicating friction

   triboelectricity

Word History and Origins

Origin of tribo-¹

Combining form representing Greek trī́bein to rub; -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of tribo-¹

from Greek tribein to rub

Example Sentences

There was this guy in his car, and he saw me, stopped, and gave me a skate mag called Tribo.

From Time Magazine Archive

The people of the Tribo district are best suited for that I should think.

From Project Gutenberg

The Tribo, a root with which the natives dye their leather of a yellow colour.

From Project Gutenberg