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Gleitmittel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lubricant noun A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.

Senses

Gleitmittel is used for these senses in English:

  • anti-seize A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.
  • lubricant A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
  • personal lubricant Any lubricant used during human sexual activity to reduce friction between body parts, or between body parts and other objects.

lubricant — full definition

  1. noun A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.
  2. noun A gel or liquid used to reduce friction during sexual activity.

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