Both 摩 (マ) and 擦 (サツ) are read with their on'yomi. The initial sounds do not undergo voicing, making まざつ incorrect. It describes the physical rubbing between surfaces or social conflict and tension between people or groups.

摩擦は摩(マ)と擦(サツ)の音読みです。濁音化しないため「まざつ」は誤りです。物理的に物が擦れ合うこと、または人間関係や集団間の衝突・対立を意味します。