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lubricated


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or providing lubrication; making something easier to move by reducing friction.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79294019"

Synonyms

lube , lubed
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lubricated
ludicrous , ridiculous , preposterous
Variants
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lubricate , lubricated , lubricates , lubricating , lubrication , lubrications , lubricative , lubricator , lubricators
Etymology
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From the verb 'lubricate' meaning 'to make slippery' or 'to smear with oil or grease'.


Trivia
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  1. Lubrication is one of the most important factors in maintaining the longevity of machinery.

  2. The first known use of lubrication was recorded in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC, where they used animal fat to lubricate the wheels of chariots.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lubricant: A substance used to reduce friction between moving parts.

  2. Lubrication system: A system used to distribute lubricant to moving parts in machinery.


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In the context of machinery, lubrication is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of moving parts. In the context of human anatomy, lubrication is provided by synovial fluid in joints and by mucus in the respiratory system.

How to Memorize "lubricated"

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    - Imagine a well-oiled machine operating smoothly.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Lubricated' - 'L' for lubricant, 'u' for under, 'b' for bearings, 'r' for reducing, 'i' for interference, 'c' for contact, 'a' for areas, 't' for tension, 'e' for energy, and 'd' for dissipated.


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