lubricant 1

noundomain: substance

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

Synonyms

lubricator 1
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
lubricating substance 1
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
lube 1
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

Derivationally related form

lubricate 3

verb

make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

lubricate 2

verb

apply a lubricant to

lubricate 1

verb

have lubricating properties

Hyponym

drilling mud 1

noun

a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole

motor oil 1

noun

oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor

personal lubricant 1

noun

specialized lubricants used during human sexual acts such as intercourse and masturbation, to reduce friction to or between the penis and vagina, anus, or other body parts.