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lubricant

[loo-bri-kuhnt] / ˈlu brɪ kənt /
NOUN
lubricator
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
WD40™


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The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Petroleum is an essential element in modern industry, whether used as a fuel, a lubricant or an ingredient in plastics and chemicals.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

The carry trade was the lubricant keeping global asset prices inflated.

From MarketWatch Nov. 23, 2025

A spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change Canada told the Globe and Mail that the substance was not a petroleum hydrocarbon, petroleum lubricant, biofuel or biodiesel.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2024

There are humans who hunt and slaughter whales and market the products for lipstick or industrial lubricant.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The list of potential contaminants from the 'fire practice pond' include petrol, oil, lubricants, solvents and firefighting chemicals - which were "drained into storm water drainage."

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Many links in the global industrial-supply chain are already being tested — such as lubricants, as well as sulfuric acid, helium and aluminum — because of the disruptions in the Persian Gulf, Lynch said.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Researchers believe the source is connected to lubricants such as engine oil.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

Moreover, a wide array of indexes moved higher on the month, including truck transportation of freight, fuels and lubricants retailing, health, beauty, optical goods and legal services.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

The horse was dead, set to be rendered, to have its atoms turned into pet food and stuff like shampoos, lubricants on condoms, rubber tires, and explosives.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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