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lubricated

lubricated

3.9
Covered with oil or grease so parts move more easily
  • adjective
  • /ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lubricado
  • That's what keeps your eyes lubricated and keeps you from having dry eye.

That's what keeps your eyes lubricated and keeps you from having dry eye.

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Examples

  • Before assembly, it is important to have lubricated the joints to ensure smooth movement.

  • This plywood is quite hard so having lubricated screws really make the job easier.

  • All of these are lubricated by a a fluid layer between like the impeller shaft and then the housing itself.

  • The mechanic ensured that all the moving parts were lubricated to prevent wear and tear.

  • The chef recommended using lubricated pans to keep the food from sticking.

Synonyms

greasy
vslubricated
123 1.0

Covered in oil or fat and feels slippery

describes a messy or heavy oily state rather than purposeful friction reduction
oiled
vslubricated
4 3.7

Having a thin, slippery liquid on the surface to protect or make smooth

emphasizes function to reduce friction not appearance or protection
well-lubricated
vslubricated
1 3.9

Oiled so machines and moving parts work smoothly

focuses on correct amount and maintenance rather than simple coating
greased
vslubricated
2.9

Covered with oil or a slippery substance to move more easily

is the general term for treatment that reduces friction with oily substances

Antonyms

unlubricated
6.7

Without oil or grease that helps machine parts move smoothly

Compounds

well-lubricated
1 3.9

Oiled so machines and moving parts work smoothly

How Lubricated

slick
8 5.8
greased
2.9
lubricated
  • Specialized
3.9
oily
38 1.0
dry
791 1.0

Surface Forms

lubricated positive

Morphology

lubricated = lubricate (transparent) = lubricate + ed

The adjective is directly formed from the verb 'lubricate' with the regular participle/adjectival '-ed' meaning 'covered or treated with lubricant'.

Etymology

Lubricated comes from the Latin root lubric- meaning 'slippery', and you can see the same root in lubricant. So, to be lubricated is to be 'made slippery' with oil or grease so parts can slide and work more smoothly.