lubricant

Noun

lubricant

1. A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces

9 letters in word "lubricant": A B C I L N R T U.

No anagrams for lubricant found in this word list.

• Definitions:
• The agent used to aid in the reduction of friction between two parts. This term is used for many substances, which in turn are used in many ...
• An oily or slippery substance.
• Any substance interposed between two surfaces in relative motion for the purpose of reducing the friction and/or the wear between them.
• a substance, such as an oil or lotion, capable of reducing friction when introduced as a film between solid surfaces. The use of certain lubricants can be damaging to semen quality and so should not be used during semen collection.
• a substance based on heavy liquid hydrocarbons used to reduce friction in an engine or machine.
• A substance used to reduce friction between bearing surfaces or as a process material, either incorporated into other materials used as aids in manufacturing processes or as carriers of other materials. Petroleum lubricants may be produced either from distillates or residues. ...
• or emollient cathartics soften the feces and reduce friction between the stool and the intestinal wall. Examples include mineral oil, docusate sodium (marketed as Surfak® and Colace®), and glycerin (as suppositories).
• Any material, usually of a petroleum nature such as grease, oil, etc., that is placed between two moving parts in an effort to reduce friction. Lubricant can also protect a part from dirt and moisture. Some lubricants used in (race)cars are engine and gearbox oil
• A material that reduces friction and wear; a material that, when applied to the tool/work piece interface, promotes the flow or removal of metal; a material that aids in the release of finished parts.
• A component added to the magnetic layer of a tape to decrease the friction between the head and the tape.
• Water based gel used to lubricate suppositories and catheters to prevent pain and trauma on insertion.
• An oily or slippery substance that reduces friction. For example, a lubricant may be used to ease the insertion of a gloved finger into the rectum (bowel) during manual evacuation of stools.
• an additive which facilitates processing or prevents sticking of a plastic formulation
• An oil or oil rich crème or lotion designed to lubricate the skin and slow moisture loss.
• A material that reduces friction between sliding surfaces.
• A substance used to reduce the friction between two solid surfaces.
• A slippery substance, typically oil- or water-based. A vaginal lubricant may be helpful for women who feel pain during intercourse because of vaginal dryness.
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
• A lubricant (colloquially, lube, although this may also refer to personal lubricants) is a substance (usually a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction and wear between them. ...

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