lubricates

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (a mechanical part or machine) easier to operate by reducing the friction between moving parts, typically by adding a substance such as oil or grease.

  - "The mechanic lubricates the engine before a long journey."
  - "You should lubricate the bike chain regularly to keep it running smoothly."

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Synonyms

lube

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lubricates
mucate , recitate

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Variants

List of all variants of lubricates that leads to same result
lubricate , lubricated , lubricates , lubricating , lubrication , lubrications , lubricative , lubricator , lubricators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lubricare', meaning 'to make slippery'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the oldest known use of lubricants dates back to ancient Egypt, where they used animal fat to lubricate chariot wheels?

2. The invention of the oil refining process in the late 19th century revolutionized the lubrication industry, making it possible to produce large quantities of high-quality lubricants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lubricant: A substance used to lubricate, such as oil or grease.

2. Lubrication system: A system designed to distribute and maintain lubricants in machinery.

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Culture

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Lubrication is a crucial aspect of engineering and technology, particularly in the operation of machinery. In literature, lubrication has been used metaphorically to describe the smoother functioning of social systems or personal relationships.

How to Memorize "lubricates"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Lubrication': 'Lots of Unwanted Bother Is Costly And Time-consuming'.

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