piezoelectric

/ˌpiːzoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving the production of electricity by applying pressure to certain crystals or other materials.
    • Researchers are developing piezoelectric fabrics that can generate power from body movement.
    • The piezoelectric sensor in the guitar picks up vibrations from the strings.
    • Many modern lighters use a piezoelectric spark to ignite the gas.
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