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lubricant

/ˈluːbrɪkənt/

lubricantnoun

lubricants

/ˈluːbrɪkənt/

Translations

The mechanic applied lubricant to the gears to ensure smooth operation.

Механик нанес смазку на шестерни для обеспечения плавной работы.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

lubricantadjective

/ˈluː.brɪ.kənt/

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

Translations

The engineer applied a lubricant coating to the machine parts.

Инженер нанес смазочное покрытие на детали машины.

Definitions

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

The lubricant coating on the gears ensures smooth operation.

Synonyms