grease — greaseless, adj. greaselessness, n. greaseproof, adj. n. /grees/; v. /grees, greez/, n., v., greased, greasing. n. 1. the melted or rendered fat of animals, esp. when in a soft state. 2. fatty or oily matter in general; lubricant. 3. Also called… … Universalium
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soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
Hit and miss engine — A hit and miss engine is a type of four stroke internal combustion engine that was conceived in the late 1800s and was produced by various companies from the 1890s through approximately the 1930s. The name comes from the method of speed control… … Wikipedia
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Homogeneity and heterogeneity — For other meanings of heterogeneity, homogeneity, and related words, see Heterogeneity (disambiguation) and Homogeneity (disambiguation). Clam chowder, a heterogeneous material Homogeneity and heterogeneity are concepts relating to the uniformity … Wikipedia
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slushing oil — noun : a semisolid oil or grease (as a mixture of petrolatum and rosin) used as a protective coating for bright metal surfaces … Useful english dictionary
Tap and die — Not to be confused with Tool and die. Taps and dies are cutting tools used to create screw threads, which is called threading. A tap is used to cut the female portion of the mating pair (e.g., a nut). A die is used to cut the male portion of the… … Wikipedia
wool grease — noun a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics • Syn: ↑lanolin, ↑wool fat • Hypernyms: ↑animal oil • Substance Holonyms: ↑ointment, ↑unction, ↑ … Useful english dictionary