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lubrication

[loo-bri-kay-shuhn] / ˌlu brɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
lubricating
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


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Powertrain Naturally aspirated liquid-cooled 90-degree V4 engine, 1,158-cc displacement, counter-rotating crankshaft, semi dry sump lubrication; six-speed manual transmission with straight-cut gears and multi-plate clutch, with slipper action on overrun; chain drive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Methylsiloxanes added to lubricants are intended to assist with lubrication rather than combustion.

From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026

They’re ideally done throughout the day, so as to promote mobility and circulation, bringing blood flow and nutrients to the muscles and tendons, and increasing lubrication in the joints.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025

But that inward gaze is less of a consideration than lubrication on the mechanics of getting Carol from Point A, i.e.

From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2024

There was a smell of lubrication and lathed brass.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury


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