lubricant

Example Sentences

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Petroleum is an essential element in modern industry, whether used as a fuel, a lubricant or an ingredient in plastics and chemicals.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“Oil, of course, is entirely consumed outside of plastics and lubricant recycling,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

The idea behind the coating is to mix together a solid material and a lubricant.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Whale oil was legally sold in the U.S. until 1972, and could be used for anything from gun lubricant to transmission fluid.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024

There are humans who hunt and slaughter whales and market the products for lipstick or industrial lubricant.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan