lubricant

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Pronunciation

/ˈlubɹəkənt/ (US)

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/ˈlubɹəkənt/ (US) · /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ (UK) · /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ (UK)

Definition of lubricant

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

“Before you apply the lubricant, be sure the chain gets a good cleaning with a stiff bristle brush and a good rub down in clean rags or shop towels.”
“She'd come back from the hangar with Clint and some shop towels for Bendix's wound.”
“Food-grade lubricants are made for meat and poultry and other food-processing equipment. These lubricants are generally registered with the National Sanitary Foundation (NSF).”

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noun

A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

“Before you apply the lubricant, be sure the chain gets a good cleaning with a stiff bristle brush and a good rub down in clean rags or shop towels.”
“She'd come back from the hangar with Clint and some shop towels for Bendix's wound.”
“Food-grade lubricants are made for meat and poultry and other food-processing equipment. These lubricants are generally registered with the National Sanitary Foundation (NSF).”
A personal lubricant.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

From lubricate + -ant.

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