lubricant
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lu·bri·cant

noun \ˈlü-bri-kənt\

Definition of LUBRICANT

1
: a substance (as grease) capable of reducing friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film between solid surfaces
2
: something that lessens or prevents friction or difficulty <a social lubricant>
lubricant adjective

Examples of LUBRICANT

  1. The car's axles need more lubricant.
  2. using humor as a social lubricant

First Known Use of LUBRICANT

circa 1828

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