Definitions
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Word origin
From lubricate + -ant.
Used in a sentence
“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).”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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01“Slickener”9 letters
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