English Explanatory Dictionary

lubricant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
  2. A personal lubricant.

Pronunciation

/ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lubricant.wav

Word forms

lubricant lubricants

Etymology

From lubricate + -ant.

Synonyms

lube

Related words

lubricate lubrication lubricious lubricity lubricous

Derived words

biolubricant loob lube personal lubricant social lubricant superlubricant
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