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Lubricant

//ˈlubɹəkənt// noun

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

    "Before you apply the lubricant, be sure the chain gets a good cleaning with a stiff bristle brush and a good rub down in clean rags or shop towels."

  2. 2
    a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery wordnet
  3. 3
    A personal lubricant.

Etymology

From lubricate + -ant.

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