lubrication
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editlubrication (countable and uncountable, plural lubrications)
- The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.
- 1951 March, “British Railways Standard "Britannia" Class 4-6-2 Locomotives”, in Railway Magazine, page 186:
- Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.
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editthe application of lubricants
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