lubricator

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to apply lubricant to moving parts to reduce friction and wear.

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Variants

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lubricate , lubricated , lubricates , lubricating , lubrication , lubrications , lubricative , lubricator , lubricators

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Etymology

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The word 'lubricator' comes from the Latin word 'lubricare', which means 'to make slippery' or 'to smear with oil'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a lubricator was in ancient Greece, where olive oil was used to lubricate the wheels of chariots.

2. The largest lubricator in the world is used in the oil industry to lubricate the bearings of massive turbines.

3. Did you know that some animals, such as elephants, have natural lubrication in their joints that allows them to move without the need for external lubricants?

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1. friction: Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact. Lubricators reduce friction by applying a thin film of lubricant between moving parts.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lubricator' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who facilitates or makes things easier. In art, there are various depictions of lubricators in machinery and industrial settings.

How to Memorize "lubricator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine with moving parts. Imagine a lubricator applying oil to the parts to reduce friction and make the machine run smoothly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lubricator' with the idea of reducing friction and making things move smoothly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lubricator: Less Under Friction In Constant Operation To Reduce Wear' to remember the function of a lubricator.

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