noun
lubrication
loo-brih-KAY-shuhn
Lubrication (noun) means the act of applying a lubricant between moving parts to reduce friction and heat. Example: “Regular lubrication keeps the engine running smoothly.”
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The act of applying a lubricant between moving parts to reduce friction and heat.
"Regular lubrication keeps the engine running smoothly."
"Poor lubrication caused the bearings to wear out early."
"Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators."
— , British Railways Standard (1951)
How to use lubrication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of oiling or greasing parts so they move without grinding.
Common pairings
engine lubrication
proper lubrication
lubrication system
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Word forms
- Plural
- lubrications
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Etymology
From "lubricate" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ion."
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Rhymes for lubrication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lubrication” mean?
The word “lubrication” means the act of applying a lubricant between moving parts to reduce friction and heat. In plain terms, the process of oiling or greasing parts so they move without grinding.
How do you pronounce “lubrication”?
“Lubrication” is pronounced loo-brih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “lubrication” in a sentence?
Here is “lubrication” used in a sentence: “Regular lubrication keeps the engine running smoothly.”
What part of speech is “lubrication”?
“Lubrication” is a noun.
