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Definition of Lubricating substance
1. Noun. A substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery.
Generic synonyms: Substance
Specialized synonyms: Drilling Fluid, Drilling Mud, Motor Oil
Derivative terms: Lubricate, Lubricate, Lubricate, Lubricate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lubricating Substance
Literary usage of Lubricating substance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the American Ceramic Society Containing the Papers and by American Ceramic Society, American Ceramic Society Meeting (1909)
"But the fact is that in the case of all lubricants, the clay flows on the film
of lubricating substance rather than on the lining of the die directly, ..."
2. Transactions of the American Ceramic Society Containing the Papers and by American Ceramic Society (1909)
"But the fact is that in the case of all lubricants, the clay flows on the film
of lubricating substance rather than on the lining of the die directly, ..."
3. The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China by George Dodd (1859)
"... and as a means of conciliation, cartridges without grease were issued, the
men being allowed to apply any lubricating substance they chose. ..."
4. On the Intention of the Imperial Government to Unite the Provinces of by Henry Taylor (1858)
"... and as a means of conciliation, cartridges without grease were issued, the
men being allowed to apply any lubricating substance they chose. ..."
5. The Good Old Days of Honorable John Company: Being Curious Reminiscences by William Carey (1907)
"The cartridge for this rifle required a lubricating substance, which in England
is made from the fat of the cow and pig's lard ..."
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