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According to the ASM International handbook, tribology is defined as the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and all practices related thereto. It includes the study of wear, friction, and lubrication.
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The author would like to thank Dr. A. Hussain and Mr. J.T. Daniel for their assistance with the experimental studies.
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Kamali, A. (2009). Hip Joint Tribology. In: McMinn, D.J.W. (eds) Modern Hip Resurfacing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-088-9_4
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