piezoceramic
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piezoceramic
(pē¦ā·zō·sə′ram·ik)
(materials) A ceramic, such as lead zirconate titanate, that converts an electrical field to a mechanical strain or a mechanical strain to an electrical charge. In smart structures, piezoceramics are used as sensors, actuators, or both, for vibration suppression applications. Also known as piezoelectric ceramic.
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