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lubricant

/ˈluːbrɪkənt/

Translations

lubricantnoun

lubricants

/ˈluːbrɪkənt/

The mechanic applied lubricant to the gears to ensure they operated smoothly.

Le mécanicien a appliqué du lubrifiant sur les engrenages pour qu'ils fonctionnent sans à-coups.

Additional translations

lubrifiantAu sens figuré.

Synonyms

lubricantadjective

/ˈluː.brɪ.kənt/

Used chiefly as an attributive noun functioning adjectivally (e.g., lubricant film).

The lubricant coating on the gears ensures smooth operation.

Le revêtement lubrifiant sur les engrenages assure un fonctionnement fluide.

Synonyms

lubricantnoun

A substance, such as oil or grease, used for minimizing friction and wear between surfaces in mutual contact.

The mechanic applied lubricant to the gears to ensure they operated smoothly.

A substance applied to body parts to reduce friction, often used in medical or personal care contexts.

The doctor used a lubricant to ease the insertion of the medical instrument.

Something that makes a process, conversation, or social interaction proceed more smoothly or easily.

A sense of humor is often the best lubricant in awkward situations.

lubricantadjective

Serving to reduce friction or wear in a mechanism or process.

The lubricant coating on the gears ensures smooth operation.