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Word: Lubricate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Latin lubricat- ‘made slippery’, from the verb lubricare, from lubricus ‘slippery’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːbrɪkeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement
Short Definition:apply substance such as oil or grease
Examples:- remove the nut and lubricate the thread
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