lubricity
- noun
- /luˈbrɪsɪti/
- Specialized
:
capacidad lubricante
- The lubricity of the new engine oil ensures that parts move smoothly without excessive wear.
So people call this thermal lubricity.
- So people call this thermal lubricity.
Examples
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This alloy delivers the margin of safety to keep pumps operating under "run dry" requirements and in low lubricity fluids.
Academic text (1997) -
Their superiority as disk lubricants derives mostly from their wide range of fluidity, great lubricity, low surface tension, and excellent thermal and chemical stability.
Academic text (1996) -
An ever present cushion of lubricity dude.
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Nikanjam is a leading expert in the area of fuel lubricity.
Academic text (2007) -
The use of molybdenum allows and quote ever present cushion of lubricity, right.
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Heat ruins ATF lubricity.
Blog text (3) -
The machining properties of parts impregnated with these sealants are improved through increased lubricity, filled voids, and better dimensional control.
Academic text (2004) -
The superior lubricity, inertness, and temperature resistance of Krytox(R) suit it for automotive, aerospace, appliance, chemical processing, and other industries.
Academic text (1996) -
Increased lubricity in machinery helps reduce friction and improve overall efficiency.
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The technician explained that lubricity is essential for maintaining the performance of moving components.
Antonyms
How Slippery
Surface Forms
Morphology
lubricity = lubricate (transparent) = lubric + ity
Direct nominalization of the property 'being lubric/slippery'; learners who know 'lubricate' or 'lubricant' can infer this meaning.
Etymology
Lubricity comes from the Latin lubricus, meaning 'slippery', and is related to lubricate and lubricant, which mean 'to make slippery' and 'a substance that helps things slide'. So, lubricity is the quality of being 'slippery' that lets parts move smoothly and reduces friction.