The outer layer breathes like a skin while the inner layer reduces energy losses.

Such layers containing fluorine decrease surface energy and reduce sticking.

This invisible layer of fluid reduces friction, causing the sled's speed to greatly exceed that of its flat bottomed relatives.

The layer reduces greatly after sunset; a small part remains due to galactic cosmic rays.

Glass-glass tubes have a highly reliable vacuum seal, but the two layers of glass reduce the light that reaches the absorber.

Its confused and overlapping layers of responsibility and authority reduce the effectiveness of staff and frustrate accountability.

The cylinders were colored because the colored dye layer reduced the surface noise.

The insulating layer sharply reduces the amount of electronic charge a transistor must store each time it is turned on.

However, these increased layers of asphalt also reduce the working height of the barrier which reduces its effectiveness for heavier vehicles.

This layer reduces the surface tension of the fluid that lines the air-space.