= Open system tribology
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Open system tribology refers to the study and analysis of friction, wear, and lubrication in systems where the interacting surfaces are not completely enclosed or isolated from their environment. In contrast to closed systems, where the conditions can be more easily controlled and contained, open systems are subject to external influences such as environmental contaminants, temperature fluctuations, and varying pressure conditions.
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