lubricant
pronunciation
How to pronounce lubricant in British English:
UK [ˈlu:brɪkənt]
How to pronounce lubricant in American English:
US [ˈlubrɪkənt]
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- Noun:
- a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Word Origin
- lubricant (n.)
- 1828, probably from lubricant (adj.), or from Latin lubricantem.
- lubricant (adj.)
- "reducing friction," 1809, from Latin lubricantem (nominative lubricans), present participle of lubricare "to make slippery or smooth," from lubricus "slippery; easily moved, sliding, gliding;" figuratively "uncertain, hazardous, dangerous; seductive," from PIE *sleubh- "to slip, slide" (see sleeve).
Example
- 1. It also supplies london underground with rail lubricant .
- 2. Both come pre-lubricated with a silicone-based lubricant .
- 3. Cash for tips can be a vital lubricant of press freedom .
- 4. In the meshing of the german constitution with european law , proportionality provides a lubricant .
- 5. In addition , openhydro 's generators do not need lubricant , which considerably reduces the need for maintenance .