lubricator
- noun
- /ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪtər/
- Specialized
:
lubricante
- He applied a special lubricator to the machine to ensure it ran smoothly without any friction.
Ear wax can act as a lubricator that prevents ear dryness and itchiness.
- Ear wax can act as a lubricator that prevents ear dryness and itchiness.
Examples
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To keep your bicycle in good condition, you should regularly use a lubricator on the chain.
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Ear wax can act as a lubricator that prevents ear dryness and itchiness.
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The mechanic recommended a high-quality lubricator to reduce wear on the engine parts.
Synonyms
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3.7
A liquid or grease that reduces wear and noise between moving parts
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5.9
A substance like oil that makes machine parts move smoothly
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A thick oily liquid that reduces rubbing between moving parts in machines
A material like oil or grease that helps machine parts slide easily
A material or part that reduces rubbing between moving parts
How Slippery
- Specialized
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3.7
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word lubricator comes from the Latin root lubric- meaning 'slippery', and you can see the same root in lubricate and the everyday word lube. A lubricator is therefore a substance that makes surfaces 'slip' and so reduces friction to keep moving parts smooth.