antifriction
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It is proper performance wear built with moisture-wicking, antifriction, windproof and water-resistant properties.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022
Unlike the snowboarders, whose corduroy pants might make the “vtttt, vtttt” noise as they walk, the speedskaters have antifriction fabric between their thighs.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2014
He met with willing assistance, but a refusal on principle to have anything to do with a patent, which Christison laughingly suggested, might be called “Simpson’s incomparable antifriction lubricant!”
From Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) Masters of Medicine by Gordon, Henry Laing
The Wheeler & Wilson Company appear to be the first who utilized the engineer's shifting box as an antifriction device for round needle bars.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887 by Various
Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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