lubricator
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- noun
- /ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪtər/
- Specialized
:
engrasador
- Circle 225 on Reader Service Card: Automatic lubricators.
- automatic lubricators
- single-point lubricator
- point lubricators
Examples
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Automatic lubricator
Academic text (1998) -
Everyone is different and we'll look for the most efficient lubricators, regulators, we change all the time to make it better.
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And how's your auto-axle lubricator functioning?
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Single-point lubricators
Academic text (1994) -
The Designer II series of compressed-air filters, regulators, and lubricators is available in 1/4-, 3/8-, and 1/2-in. pipe sizes.
Academic text (1996) -
Perma single-point automatic lubricators have been designed to deliver grease or oil to individual lube points at predictable rates.
Academic text (1994) -
The new reusable Memolub self-contained automatic lubricator combines the compact size and function of a single-point lubricator with the capability of a miniature central automatic lubrication system.
Academic text (1998) -
The new reusable Memolub self-contained automatic lubricator combines the compact size and function of a single-point lubricator with the capability of a miniature central automatic lubrication system.
Academic text (1998) -
The technician replaced the old lubricator to ensure the machine operated smoothly.
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To maintain the performance of the engine, he checked the lubricator for any oil leaks.
Synonyms
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A machine that moves oil to engine parts to cool them and make them move smoothly
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A hand tool that puts grease into machine parts
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A worker who puts a small amount of liquid on machine parts so they move smoothly
A system in an engine that pumps oil to moving parts so they move smoothly and do not wear out
How Automatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
lubricator = lubricate (transparent) = lubric + ate + or
This is a standard agent or instrument noun formed from the verb 'lubricate', meaning a person or device that lubricates.
Etymology
The word lubricator combines the root lubric- 'slippery' with the ending -or meaning 'one who', so a lubricator is a device or person that applies oil or grease. By making parts 'slip' it keeps machines moving without damage.