noun.
The application of a substance (a lubricant), between movingsurfaces in contact in order to reducefriction and minimizeheating.
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noun.
the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant
noun.
an application of a lubricant to something
Word Usage
"The acquisition of Lincoln will give the Stockholm-based company a larger presence in lubrication tools, adding almost $400 million in annual sales and a foothold on the North American lubricants market, SKF said."