Friction reducer Crossword Clue

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Friction reducer Crossword Answer

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BALLBEARING

(11 letters)

OIL

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. apply a lubricant to
(noun)
1. a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

REDUCER (noun)
1. 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
2. pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter
FRICTION (noun)
1. a state of conflict between persons
2. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BALLBEARING
(11 letters)
OIL
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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