lubrication

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Etymology

lubricate +‎ -ion

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

lubrication (countable and uncountable, plural lubrications)

  1. The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.
    • 1951 March, “British Railways Standard "Britannia" Class 4-6-2 Locomotives”, in Railway Magazine, page 186:
      Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.

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