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noun • a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery verb • apply a lubricant to | ||||||||
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noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
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noun • a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver • pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter | ||||||||
Friction Reducer Crossword Clue
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LUBE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LUBE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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We think the answer is "" which means:
- noun
- • A substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery verb
- • Apply a lubricant to
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