lubricant
/ˈlubrɪkənt/
noun
- A substance, such as oil or grease, used to reduce friction between moving parts.
- The mechanic applied lubricant to the engine parts to keep them running smoothly.
- You should use a silicone-based lubricant for the door hinges to stop them from squeaking.
- A good lubricant can prevent your bicycle chain from rusting.
- A substance used to make a process or interaction easier or smoother, often in a figurative sense.
- Humor is a social lubricant that helps people feel more comfortable in conversations.
- Money can act as a lubricant in business deals, helping things move faster.
- Good communication is the lubricant that keeps a team working well together.
Antonyms
adjective
- Having the property of reducing friction; used for lubrication.
- The lubricant properties of the gel made it ideal for medical instruments.
- The lubricant oil was specially formulated for high-temperature engines.
- She bought a lubricant spray for the squeaky chair wheels.