Definition of Lubricant

oil applied to something to reduce friction

Examples of Lubricant in a sentence

Applying excessive amounts of lubricant to the floor caused many customers to slip.  🔊

Without a lubricant to reduce the rubbing, the machine gears continued to grind loudly.  🔊

Lubricant added to the outside of the racetrack allowed the boy’s toy cars to move much faster.  🔊

Oil is a lubricant that can be successfully used to reduce friction in many types of machinery.  🔊

Water was needed to clean up the spilled lubricant and prevent a unintentional fall.  🔊

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