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piezo

/ˈpaɪzoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does piezo mean?

noun

A device that generates an electric charge in response to mechanical stress, such as pressure or vibration. A type of material that exhibits piezoelectricity.

Example

"The piezo sensor in the microphone converted sound waves into an electrical signal."

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