Definitions for lubricant
ˈlu brɪ kəntlu·bri·cant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance, lubenoun

   a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubricantnoun

   A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lubricant

   A lubricant is a substance, usually organic, introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. In addition to industrial applications, lubricants are used for many other purposes. Other uses include cooking (oils and fats in use in frying pans, in baking to prevent food sticking), bioapplications on humans (e.g. lubricants for artificial joints), ultrasound examination, medical examination. It is mainly used to reduce friction and to contribute to a better and efficient functioning of a mechanism.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lubricantadjective

   lubricating

2. Lubricantnoun

   that which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as oil, grease, plumbago, etc., used for reducing the friction of the working parts of machinery

3. Etymology: [L. lubricans, p. pr. of lubricare, See Lubricate.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lubricant

   A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between moving surfaces. It may also have the function of transporting foreign particles. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. A good lubricant possesses the following characteristics: ⁕High boiling point ⁕Low freezing point ⁕High viscosity index ⁕Thermal stability ⁕Hydraulic Stability ⁕Demulsibility ⁕Corrosion prevention ⁕High resistance to oxidation One of the single largest applications for lubricants, in the form of motor oil, is protecting the internal combustion engines in motor vehicles and powered equipment. Typically lubricants contain 90% base oil and less than 10% additives. Vegetable oils or synthetic liquids such as hydrogenated polyolefins, esters, silicones, fluorocarbons and many others are sometimes used as base oils. Additives deliver reduced friction and wear, increased viscosity, improved viscosity index, resistance to corrosion and oxidation, aging or contamination, etc. Lubricants such as 2-cycle oil are added to fuels like gasoline which has low lubricity. Sulfur impurities in fuels also provide some lubrication properties, which has to be taken in account when switching to a low-sulfur diesel; biodiesel is a popular diesel fuel additive providing additional lubricity.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubricant

   A greasy substance or mixture of substances placed on the surface or in the cannelures of bullets to lessen friction in the bore. Bayberry tallow, beeswax, Japan wax, stearine, graphite, soapstone, etc., are some of the substances used.

Anagrams for lubricant »

1. intraclub

How to pronounce lubricant?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lubricant in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lubricant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of lubricant in a Sentence

1. Nenna Joiner:

   When people get into an airport, and the plane is delayed, you gotthree or four hoursto kill, you’re going to need something. Not just a power cord – not just a sandwich. You’re going to need a vibrator, a condom, lubricant.

2. Christie Achenbach:

   He said his new way of treating people was going internally and manipulating the pelvic floor in order to help with any problem a female might have, he said he had to go in, but he didn’t tell me that the way he was going to go in was not using lubricant like a doctor would. He just kept rubbing back and forth — that’s when I knew something was going on...Then he put his fingers up inside me.

3. Christie Achenbach:

   He said he had to go in, but he didn’t tell me that the way he was going to go in was not using lubricant like a doctor would. He just kept rubbing back and forth — that’s when I knew something was going on...Then he put his fingers up inside me. he’s an Olympic doctor and he should know what he is doing.

4. Siddharth Astir:

   Love is the lubricant required in life.... everyone can do without it, but life seems smoother at times with it.

5. Jane Fonda:

   Frankie is concerned about vaginal dryness being a problem, so she gives me her vaginal lubricant that she has made from yams and I thought it was jam and have been putting it on my toast.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lubricant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lubricant
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubricant
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricant
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lubricant
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html