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lubricant in German

lubricant in German is Schmiermittel, Schmierstoff, Gleitmittel — lubricant means a substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.

lubricant in German

Schmiermittel
noun
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
Schmierstoff
noun
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
Gleitmittel
noun
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
Schmiere
noun
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

What does "lubricant" mean?

  1. noun A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.
    "Mechanics apply lubricant to gears so they don't grind against each other."
  2. noun A gel or liquid used to reduce friction during sexual activity.
    "The pharmacy stocks several brands of personal lubricant."
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lubricant in a sentence

  • Mechanics apply lubricant to gears so they don't grind against each other.
  • A drop of lubricant fixed the squeak in the door hinge.
  • The pharmacy stocks several brands of personal lubricant.

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What is "lubricant" in German?

"lubricant" in German is Schmiermittel, Schmierstoff, Gleitmittel. lubricant means: A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.

How do you use "lubricant" in a sentence?

Example: "Mechanics apply lubricant to gears so they don't grind against each other." In German, "lubricant" is Schmiermittel, Schmierstoff, Gleitmittel.

Are there other ways to say "lubricant" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "lubricant": Schmiermittel, Schmierstoff, Gleitmittel, Schmiere.

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