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
The involute of the catenary is called the tractory, tractrix or antifriction curve; it has a cusp at the vertex of the catenary, and is asymptotic to the directrix.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
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
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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