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The importance of tribology

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As part of his 88th birthday celebrations, the Duke of Edinburgh will present the Tribology Gold Medal at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Dr Colin Brown, director of engineering at the institution, defines tribology and explains what the prize is awarded for.

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