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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : loo-bri-kuh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu brɪ kənt |
Définition of lubricant
Origin :- 1828, probably from lubricant (adj.), or from Latin lubricantem.
- noun lubricator
- The casing also serves to retain a certain amount of lubricant.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
- I used soap and water as a lubricant, and the work was satisfactory.
- Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall
- In the figure the lubricant is supplied by a wick running into the reservoir.
- Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall
- Soap is often useful as a lubricant to facilitate the driving of screws.
- Extract from : « Handwork in Wood » by William Noyes
- Jerry was the first to take his stick of lubricant from his tool bag.
- Extract from : « The Motor Boys » by Clarence Young
- I see now that love--love is the lubricant everywhere in the world, Bill.
- Extract from : « The Heart of Rachael » by Kathleen Norris
- Lubricant is filled into the core, after which it is closed with a lead plunger.
- Extract from : « Pistol and Revolver Shooting » by A. L. A. Himmelwright
- When round bullets are used, the lubricant must be applied after they have been seated.
- Extract from : « Pistol and Revolver Shooting » by A. L. A. Himmelwright
- This is meant to furnish a lubricant for the large intestine.
- Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by James J. Walsh
- The crank cheeks are also built to convey the lubricant to the crank-pins.
- Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag
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