lubrication

From lubricate +‎ -ion.

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

lubrication (countable and uncountable, plural lubrications)

1. The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

   Synonym: (obsolete) lubrifaction

   • 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.

• lubricate
• lubricant
• lubricity

• tribology