| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid added in chemistry to aid spread on material (7,5) | ||
| It reduces the tension in the lab by pouring hot water, for instance, on most of those in 27 across | Irish Times Crosaire | 30 Dec 2021 |
| A bloke's baptism? Matter which superficially lowers tension | The Times Cryptic | 05 Jan 2017 |