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Lubrication

//ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating. countable, uncountable

    "Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators."

  2. 2
    an application of a lubricant to something wordnet
  3. 3
    the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant wordnet

Etymology

From lubricate + -ion.

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