Olivite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Olivite is a noun meaning A tough rubber compound that becomes very slippery when wet.
Meaning
A tough rubber compound that becomes very slippery when wet.
Example Sentences
The secret of the cutless bearing is in its inner surface of grooved olivite rubber.
Wood, various kinds of rubber, "olivite," and mastic have been employed in contact with the liquors.
The "olivite rubber" is claimed to show a lower coefficient of friction on its wetted surface than on any oiled babbitted surface . Therefore an "olivite" rubber bearing lubricated by water offers less frictional resistance than the metal bearing lubricated by grease and oil.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include olivinite, olivine, calcio-olivine, olivenite, olivet, wood-copper.
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