lubricant

[loo-bri-kuhnt]

noun

1. a substance, as oil or grease, for lessening friction, especially in the working parts of a mechanism.

adjective

1. capable of lubricating; used to lubricate.

lubricant

/ ˈluːbrɪkənt /

noun

1. a lubricating substance, such as oil

adjective

1. serving to lubricate

Other Word Forms

• nonlubricant noun
• unlubricant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lubricant¹

1815–25; < Latin lūbricant- (stem of lūbricāns ), present participle of lūbricāre to make slippery. See lubric, -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of lubricant¹

C19: from Latin lūbricāns, present participle of lūbricāre. See _lubricate

Example Sentences

In another, she asked for a "drop off" of seven bottles of baby oil and seven bottles of Astroglide lubricant alongside iced vanilla lattes.

From BBC

Authorities notably seized narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant — among other findings — at Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles during the raids last year.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he also brought candles, outfits, liquor, food and lubricant for Combs and Jane.

From BBC

My husband and I didn’t have a strategy before we left L.A., but I did sneak sensual incidentals like lacy lingerie and a discreet bottle of lubricant into my suitcase.

From Los Angeles Times

Like their new emperor, they see democratic politics as little more than a lubricant for their power and wealth.

From Salon

Related Words

• coating