anti-attritionn.
That which opposes or resists attrition. spec. Any compound applied to machinery to resist the effects of friction; as black lead mixed with grease, peroxide of iron, finely-divided hæmatite, etc. Also fig.
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1833 Arnold in Life 349 It robs me of what is naturally my anti attrition.
1834 Edinb. Rev. 58 457 A deeper gratitude for the blessings of anti-attrition.
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