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lubricant
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lu·bri·cant  (lbr-knt)
n.
1. A substance, such as grease or oil, that reduces friction when applied as a surface coating to moving parts.
2. One that helps reduce difficulty or conflict.
lubri·cant adj.
lubricant [ˈluːbrɪkənt]
n
a lubricating substance, such as oil
adj
serving to lubricate
[from Latin lūbricāns, present participle of lūbricāre. See lubricate]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lubricant - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slipperylubricant - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
lube, lubricating substance, lubricator
substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
drilling fluid, drilling mud - a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
motor oil - oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor
lubricant
noun lubricator, oil, grease industrial lubricants
Translations
lubricant [ˈluːbrɪkənt]
A. ADJ → lubricante
B. N → lubricante m
lubricant [ˈluːbrɪkənt] n → lubrifiant m
lubricant
adj → Schmier-; lubricant oil → Schmieröl nt
n → Schmiermittel nt; (Med) → Gleitmittel nt
lubricant [ˈluːbrɪkənt] n → lubrificante m
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