| 单词 | lubrication |
| 释义 | lubrication (once / 27876 pages) n When you grease the surface of something to make it move more smoothly and work better, you use lubrication. A bolt that's rusted in place might need some lubrication before being turned with a wrench. Friction can keep motors from running, screws from budging, and bicycle wheels from turning properly — lubrication is a technique you can use to reduce friction. Lubrication involves the use of a lubricant, a slippery or greasy substance that eases the resistance of the two surfaces. The Latin root of lubrication is lubricus, or "slippery." WORD FAMILYlubrication: lubrications+/lubricate: lubricated, lubricates, lubricating, lubrication, lubricator/lubricated: unlubricated/lubricator: lubricators USAGE EXAMPLESThe infusion of white blood cells, according to Runels, increases lubrication and sensitivity, allowing the patient to reach climax easily. The Guardian(Sep 15, 2016) After one year, two out of five women reported lack of interest, while 22 percent had lubrication problems. US News(Aug 31, 2016) As every cartoon character that’s ever stepped on a banana peel knows, lubrication can lead to acceleration. National Geographic(Jul 06, 2016) 1n the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant Hyper condition, status a state at a particular time 2n an application of a lubricant to something Hyper application, coating, covering the work of applying something |
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