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lubricant

'lu:brikәnt5 senses · 186 ms
Level C1GRE
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noun/ˈlubɹəkənt//ˈluːbɹɪkənt//ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/
  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.
    • She'd come back from the hangar with Clint and some shop towels for Bendix's wound.
  2. 2

    A personal lubricant.

syn. lube

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