lubrifactionn.
? Obsolete.
The making slippery or smooth; lubrication. Also Pathology. (Cf. lubricity n. 1b.)
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > oiliness or greasiness > [noun] > oiliness > lubricity or oiliness and slipperiness > lubrication
liquoring1502
lubrifaction1542
lubrification1692
lubricating1775
lubrication1802
1542 A. Borde Compend. Regyment Helth xii. sig. G.iiiv Euery thynge that is vnctyous is noysome to the stomacke for as moche as it maketh lubryfactyon.
1547 A. Borde Breuiary of Helthe i. f. xv This infyrmyte [sc. vomiting] doth come..of lubryfaction of the intestynes.
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §41 Lubrefaction, and Relaxation. As we see in Medicines Emollient; Such as are Milke, Honey..and others.
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