lubricating substance

lubricating substance
noun
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Syn: ↑lubricant, ↑lubricator, ↑lube
Derivationally related forms: ↑lubricate (for: ↑lubricator), ↑lubricate (for: ↑lubricant)
Hypernyms: ↑substance
Hyponyms: ↑drilling mud, ↑drilling fluid, ↑motor oil

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