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  2. Talk:Brass - Wikipedia

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    Agreed, brass is commonly used for its "self lubricating" properties. Kinema 09:55, 12 September 2007 (UTC) Brass appears to have been used on battleships for surfaces that handled black powder charges, supposedly because brass-to-brass contact does not create sparks (like other metals do) that could set off the powder.

  3. Dry lubricant - Wikipedia

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    Graphite. Used in air compressors, food industry, railway track joints, brass instrument valves, piano actions, open gear, ball bearings, machine-shop works, etc. It is also very common for lubricating locks, since a liquid lubricant allows particles to get stuck in the lock worsening the problem. It is often used to lubricate the internal ...

  4. Substances poisonous to dogs - Wikipedia

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    At high levels of consumption, alkalis become a greater danger for dogs. Bleach, oven and drain/pipe cleaners, hair relaxers, and lye are examples of alkaline products. [19] Ethylene glycol, antifreeze, is extremely toxic to dogs. It has a sweet taste and thus dogs will drink it. As little as 2 1/2 tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog in 2 ...

  5. Oligodynamic effect - Wikipedia

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    Silver spoons self-sanitize due to the oligodynamic effect. The oligodynamic effect (from Greek oligos, "few", and dynamis, "force") is a biocidal effect of metals, especially heavy metals, that occurs even in low concentrations.

  6. What Is Lube Really? Our Experts Explain When and How You ...

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    The majority of people love bringing a lubricant into the bedroom to make sexual activity more enjoyable and reduce pain during vaginal penetration with fingers, a penis or sex toys, says Dr. Ross.

  7. Lubricant - Wikipedia

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    Motor oil, a common lubricant. A lubricant (sometimes shortened to lube) is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces.

  8. 3 Cute Self-Soothing Behaviors in Dogs No One Can Resist - AOL

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    The world of dogs can be a frustrating and confusing one.They are allowed in the house, but not on the furniture. They get excited and want to play, but know that their playmate is not another dog ...

  9. Oilite - Wikipedia

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    The most common lubricant is SAE 30 oil. [6] Due to the porous structure, machining Oilite poses a special situation. To machine Oilite, the cutting tool must be—and stay—sharp; therefore, tungsten carbide is often used. The sharp tool preserves the open-pore structure, because a dull tool would smear the material and close up the pores ...