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oiliness [′ȯi·lē·nəs] (engineering) The effect of a lubricant to reduce friction between two solid surfaces in contact; the effect is more than can be accounted for by viscosity alone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In fact, this oiliness, or greasiness, as I was later to learn, was probably the most salient expression of his personality. Steward, for looking us up," the Jew took up the idea with insulting oiliness. |
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