Home › Words › S › sticktionsticktionsticktion means the temporary adhesion between a tribometer and a test surface that causes unrealistically high slip resistance readings.EtymologyBlend of stick + friction.nounthe temporary adhesion between a tribometer and a test surface that causes unrealistically high slip resistance readingsDefinitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.stictional 59% match — Of or relating to stiction. vs sticktion →tribotest 58% match — A physical test of friction, lubrication, and wear. vs sticktion →tribometry 56% match — The measurement of friction on a surface, as carried out with a tribometer. vs sticktion →sliplessness 54% match — Absence of physical slippage. vs sticktion →antistick 52% match — Preventing sticking or adhesion. vs sticktion →antislippage 51% match — Preventing slippage. vs sticktion →stickum 51% match — Any adhesive, adhesive residue; any sticky or gummy substance. vs sticktion →microslippage 51% match — A very small slippage. vs sticktion →