Meaning of LUBRICANT
Pronunciation: | | 'loobrukunt
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| Definition: | | [n] a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery |
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| Synonyms: | | lubricating substance, lubricator |
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| See Also: | | drilling fluid, drilling mud, material, motor oil, stuff | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Lu"bri*cant\, a. [L. lubricans, p. pr. of lubricare,
See {Lubricate}.]
Lubricating.
\Lu"bri*cant\, n.
That which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as oil,
grease, plumbago, etc., used for reducing the friction of the
working parts of machinery.
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