lubricant
Slick machine helper
A lubricant is a substance that reduces friction between surfaces in contact.
Oil and grease are common lubricants for machinery; saliva and specialized gels serve as lubricants for sex.
The word extends to anything that eases interaction: Alcohol was the social lubricant that got the conversation flowing.
Slippery viscous fluid
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- engineMachine producing motion
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
axle · transmission · hydraulics · motor · pump · chain · sprocket · compressor
Flexible synthetic polymer
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- mineral oilColorless petroleum-derived liquid
- waxPliable waterproof substance
molybdenum · teflon · lanolin · synthetic · emollient · hydrophobic · coating · slickness
Emotional closeness between people
- jellyFruit spread, no seeds
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- silicone-basedMade with flexible synthetic polymer
sensation · comfort · pleasure · moisturizer · sensitivity · dryness
Freedom from irregularity
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- slipperinessLack of grip
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- wearCarry on person
abrasion · heat · chafing · traction · coefficient · drag · slide · grip
Neutral process guide
- catalystAgent enabling change
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
negotiation · smoothing · easing · rapport · conversation · networking · charm · tact
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
bearings · axle · transmission · hydraulics · motor · pump · chain · sprocket · compressor · piston
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- mineral oilColorless petroleum-derived liquid
wax · molybdenum · teflon · lanolin · synthetic · emollient · hydrophobic · coating · slickness · fluidity
intimacy
Emotional closeness between people
- jellyFruit spread, no seeds
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- water-basedHaving water as medium
silicone-based · sensation · comfort · pleasure · moisturizer · sensitivity · dryness
smoothness
Freedom from irregularity
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- slipperinessLack of grip
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
wear · abrasion · heat · chafing · traction · coefficient · drag · slide · grip · squeaking
facilitator
Neutral process guide
- catalystAgent enabling change
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
diplomacy · negotiation · smoothing · easing · rapport · conversation · networking · charm · tact · relations
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
- automotive fluidsmotor oil, engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, coolant
- lubricantsgrease, motor oil, engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic oil
- gun caregun oil, cleaning kit, cleaning rod, solvent, bore cleaner
- lubricationoiling, grease, greasing, motor oil, engine oil
lubricantadhesive
Material that bonds objects
glue · bonding agent · cement · epoxy · sealant
lubricantobstacle
Something blocking the way
impediment · obstruction · hindrance · friction · barrier
- social lubricantInteraction ease-maker
- personal lubricantSlick substance for intimacy
- boundary lubricationThin protective film between surfaces
- spray lubricantAerosol that loosens joints
- lubricant sprayFriction-reducing aerosol product
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