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antifriction
[ an-tee-frik-shuhn, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈfrɪk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ- /
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noun
something that prevents or reduces friction; lubricant.
adjective
tending to prevent or reduce friction.
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How to use antifriction in a sentence
Antifriction, an-ti-frik′shun, n. anything which prevents friction.