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/ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · noun
The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating..
Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.
Use lubrication when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lubrication means The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating..
Common synonyms include lubrifaction.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.
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