antiattrition adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Countering the effects of friction in machinery.We give hereunder friction and durability tests made by Mr. Thomas Nash, M.I.M.E., comparing anti-attrition metal with magnolia. — 1894 •Minimizing attrition; serving to retain or recover participants, customers, members, or similar.When there is an apparent "antiattrition allowance" bias among regulators, "known's" need to be handled independently of the allowance where possible. — 1978 noun2 •A (usually lead or graphite-based) substance applied to machine parts in order to reduce friction; lubricant.What is antiattrition or white metal, where is it mostly used, and describe the method of fitting it to obtain the best results. — 1899 •(figurative) Something or someone that smooths the way or makes things easier. formsantiattritions
