noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

anointmentlubrifactionunction

Example

More examples

"The lubrication system was poorly designed."

Etymology

From lubricate + -ion.

Related phrases

lubrication paymentself-lubricationvaginal lubrication

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