anti-attrition
(ˌæntɪəˈtrɪʃən)
[anti- 6.]
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.
1833 Arnold in Life 349 It robs me of what is naturally my anti attrition. 1834 Edin. Rev. LVIII. 457 A deeper gratitude for the blessings of anti-attrition. |