antifriction

[ an-tee-frik-shuhn, an-tahy- ]
noun

  1. something that prevents or reduces friction; lubricant.

adjective

  1. tending to prevent or reduce friction.

Origin of antifriction

1
First recorded in 1830–40; anti- + friction

Other words from antifriction

  • an·ti·fric·tion·al, adjective

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