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oiliness
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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.


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Yet, as the play wears on and as the pope constantly demonstrates his affection for the boy and his certainty that he is saving a soul, the smarminess wears off and we are strongly tempted to like the man.
Gregg plays the part with courage and integrity, which is a refreshing change of pace from much of this summer's smarminess.
A clearly troubled youth who nonetheless radiates innocence like Vail emits smarminess, Stampler is a mesmerizing study in beguiling surfaces and roiling secrets.
 
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