lubricant

Speech parts

1. lubricant - Noun

2. lubricant - Adjective

Meaning

Lubricating.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lube lubricator lubricating substance oil petroleum tallow balsam salve fat cream wax coating cosmetic lubrication oily

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Antonyms

DRY irritant unsoiled edible oils all skin and bones

Hypernyms

substance

Hyponyms

graphite motor oil drilling fluid drilling mud

Related terms

lubrication lubricate lubricity lubricious lubricous

Phrases with the word

lubricant oil lubricant oils dry lubricant joint lubricant engine lubricant eye lubricant

Anagrams

intraclub

Examples

In this age, lies were the universal lubricant of the culture. A love of Truth and commitment to it were seldom rewarded and were often punished. Dean Koontz

Acting serves as the quintessential social lubricant and a device for protecting our interests and gaining advantage in every aspect of life. Marlon Brando

I Googled myself without lubricant. I don't recommend it. Carrie Fisher

Old age is the lubricant of belief. When death knocks at the door, skepticism flies out the window. A serious cardiovascular fright and a person will even believe in Little Red Riding Hood. Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Hypocrisy is the lubricant of society. David Hull

Humor is a social lubricant that helps us get over some of the bad spots. Steve Allen

Close letter words and terms

lubratorium lubric lubrical lubricant oil lubricant oils lubricant-free