Lubricant Meaning
/ˈlubɹəkənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
nounA personal lubricant.
Sentence Examples
High operating temperatures shorten lubricant life.
He used saliva as lubricant.
I think the communication system is the lubricant of an organization.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To reduce friction in the engine, the mechanic added a special ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The mechanic applied a small amount of ____ to the moving parts of the machine to prevent any wear.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English lubricate Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English lubricant From lubricate + -ant.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2008 May 26, Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader, page 101:
"She'd come back from the hangar with Clint and some shop towels for Bendix's wound."
— 2013, John Sandrolini, One for Our Baby:
"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)."
— 2011, Sibtain Hamid, “Food-grade hydraulic fluids”, in George Totten, editor, Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology, 2nd edition, page 915:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To reduce friction in the engine, the mechanic added a special ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The mechanic applied a small amount of ____ to the moving parts of the machine to prevent any wear.