antifriction

American  

[an-tee-frik-shuhn, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈfrɪk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

1. something that prevents or reduces friction; lubricant.

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adjective

1. tending to prevent or reduce friction.

Other Word Forms

• antifrictional
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of antifriction

First recorded in 1830–40; anti- + friction

Example Sentences

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

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

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