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[ noun ] a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping

Used in print

(Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)

The slippage of the drive belts caused the aerator to slow_down and reduce oxygen transfer as_well_as the mixing of the raw sewage .

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decrease

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[ noun ] decline from a standard level of performance or achievement

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decline slip

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[ noun ] failing to hold or slipping out of place

Examples

"the knots allowed no slippage"

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motion dislocate

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