friction

Roget-categorie 331

3. Words relating to matter
› 3.2. Inorganic matter
›› 3.2.1. Solid matter

#331. Friction

zelfstandig naamwoord

friction, attrition — rubbing, abrasion, scraping etc. v. — confrication^†, detrition, contrition^†, affriction^†, abrasion, arrosion^†, limature^†, frication^†, rub — elbow grease — rosin — massage — roughness etc. 256.
rolling friction, sliding friction, starting friction.

werkwoord

rub, scratch, scrape, scrub, slide, fray, rasp, graze, curry, scour, polish, rub out, wear down, gnaw — file, grind etc. (reduce to powder) 330.
set one's teeth on edge — rosin.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord

anatriptic^† — attrite^†.

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