antifriction

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

noun

1. something that prevents or reduces friction; lubricant.

adjective

1. tending to prevent or reduce friction.

Other Words From

• anti·friction·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antifriction¹

First recorded in 1830–40; anti- + friction

Example Sentences

Antifriction, an-ti-frik′shun, n. anything which prevents friction.

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