English Explanatory Dictionary

antiattrition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Countering the effects of friction in machinery.
  2. Minimizing attrition; serving to retain or recover participants, customers, members, or similar.
noun
  1. A (usually lead or graphite-based) substance applied to machine parts in order to reduce friction; lubricant.
  2. Something or someone that smooths the way or makes things easier.

Word forms

antiattrition antiattritions

Etymology

From anti- + attrition.

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