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Friction Reducer Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

verb

• apply a lubricant to

98%3Exact Match!
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

40%7 Machine part that minimizes friction or resistance
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

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New York Times03 May 2008 Across 18
New York Times01 Nov 1998 Across 89
New York Times13 Sep 1993 Across 1
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