lubricating

I can see this "granting" business has worked somewhat in lubricating this somewhat incestuous exercise of reviewing one's own work.

Ouroboros?, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

A second explanation, probably the most widely accepted right now, is that ice is slippery because friction between objects and ice melts the ice, creating a thin lubricating film of water.

Archive 2006-02-19 Edward Willett 2006

A second explanation, probably the most widely accepted right now, is that ice is slippery because friction between objects and ice melts the ice, creating a thin lubricating film of water.

Curling: inspirational to scientists Edward Willett 2006

"You torpedomen never heard of anything called lubricating oil?"

Ice Station Zebra MacLean, Alistair, 1922-1987 1963

The writer is now advising the use of the grade known as lubricating oil, as the result of the extensive experiments made on Staten Island.

The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) Kenelm Winslow

The molecular structure of a crude oil also dictates whether a crude stream can be used for the manufacture of specialty products, such as lubricating oils or of petrochemical feedstocks.

Petroleum refining 2007

CLMT is a refiner that processes crude oil into specialty products such as lubricating oils and solvents, as well as into gasoline and other fuels.

SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2010

The sweet madness of n|om talk is spiritually lubricating and awakening.

The Bushman Way of Tracking God PhD Bradford Keeney 2010

Sweat seeped between us, lubricating and aiding his attempts at escape.

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Sweat seeped between us, lubricating and aiding his attempts at escape.

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