lubrication

CEFRB2

/ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The use of a substance to reduce rubbing between moving surfaces.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

Examples

  • Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.

  • The lubrication system was poorly designed.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Regular blank of the bicycle chain prevents it from squeaking and keeps it running smoothly.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From lubricate + -ion.