Definition of lubricant. Meaning of lubricant. Synonyms of lubricant

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Definition of lubricant

Lubricant
Lubricant Lu"bri*cant, a. [L. lubricans, p. pr. of lubricare, See Lubricate.] Lubricating.
Lubricant
Lubricant 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.

Meaning of lubricant from wikipedia

- A lubricant (sometimes shortened to lube) is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the...
- Personal lubricants (colloquially termed lube) are specialized lubricants used during ****ual acts, such as intercourse and ****ion, to reduce friction...
- Surgical lubricants, or medical lubricants, are substances used by health care providers to provide lubrication and lessen discomfort to the patient during...
- refer to: Dry lubricant Grease (lubricant) Personal lubricant Rust and oxidation lubricant Social lubricant Surgical lubricant Warming lubricant Lube (disambiguation)...
- Grease is a solid or semisolid lubricant formed as a dispersion of thickening agents in a liquid lubricant. Grease generally consists of a soap emulsified...
- use different social lubricants for this purpose. Some common social lubricants are: Humor is the most prevalent social lubricant spanning all cultures...
- Dry lubricants or solid lubricants are materials that, despite being in the solid phase, are able to reduce friction between two surfaces sliding against...
- Nye Lubricants, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial lubricants. It formulates, manufactures, and sells synthetic lubricants, thermal coupling compounds...
- steam-driven piston engines, the hot vapors and liquids washed away most lubricants very quickly. It was soon found that tallow was quite resistant to this...
- the salinity of the eye. Drops containing only saline and sometimes a lubricant are often used as artificial tears to treat dry eyes or simple eye irritation...