lubricant

UK
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/
US
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/

Translations

lubricantnoun
lubricants
pl
UK
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/
US
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/
The mechanic applied lubricant to the gears to ensure smooth operation.
Механик нанес смазку на шестерни для обеспечения плавной работы.
lubricantadjective
UK
/ˈluː.brɪ.kənt/
US
/ˈluː.brɪ.kənt/
Used chiefly as an attributive noun functioning adjectivally (e.g., lubricant film).
The engineer applied a lubricant coating to the machine parts.
Инженер нанес смазочное покрытие на детали машины.

Definitions

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.