it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025 Why did my adapter cost $225? SAE International, the engineering group that created standards for everything from lubricating oil to how heavy a trailer a vehicle can safely tow, oversaw standards for reliable adapters that work with all vehicles and chargers.—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Saliva also helps lubricate the mouth, which facilitates chewing or mastication.—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025 Water regulates body temperature and lubricates your joints.—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lubricate
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Etymology
borrowed from Latin lūbricātus, past participle of lūbricāre "to make slippery," derivative of lūbricus "slippery, hard to hold, liable to lead to false steps, hazardous" — more at sleeve
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