lubrication
Applying slippery substance
Lubrication is the application of a slippery substance to reduce friction between surfaces.
Engine lubrication prevents metal parts from grinding against each other.
The term extends to anything that makes processes run more smoothly: A little lubrication in the form of small talk helped the negotiation along.
Sexual lubrication refers to natural or applied moisture that facilitates intercourse.
Thick oily lubricant
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- lithiumLightest solid element
calcium · synthetic · mineral · graphite · PTFE · WD-40 · coolant · emulsion
Lack of grip
- filmMovie or coating
- coatingApplied surface covering
- layerSingle thickness of material
- sheenSoft surface luster
wetness · barrier · protective · thin-film · residue · application · spread · coverage
Slippery viscous fluid
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- engineMachine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
pump · mechanism · axle · motor · compressor · turbine · shaft · camshaft
grease
Thick oily lubricant
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
lithium · calcium · synthetic · mineral · graphite · PTFE · WD-40 · coolant · emulsion · paste
slipperiness
Lack of grip
sheen · wetness · barrier · protective · thin-film · residue · application · spread · coverage · adhesion
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- engineMachine producing motion
transmission · pump · mechanism · axle · motor · compressor · turbine · shaft · camshaft · crankshaft
preventive
Meant to stop trouble
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- schedulePlan of timed events
checklist · inspection · tune-up · overhaul · filter · top-up · drain · flush · interval · mileage
coefficient
Number multiplying a variable
resistance · heat · surface · kinetic · static · rubbing · abrasion · shear · stress · degradation
- mechanic skillsauto mechanics, machining, welding, toolmaking, hydraulics
- auto caretire rotation, oil change, wheel alignment, transmission repair, exhaust system
- auto maintenanceoil change, tire rotation, transmission, diagnostics, coolant flush
- car maintenanceoil change, filter replacement, tune-up, spark plugs, tire rotation
- car skillsdriving, steering, braking, parking, parallel parking
- upkeeprepair, upkeep, servicing, repairs, preventive maintenance
lubricationroughening
Making less smooth
sanding · scoring · scratching · scuffing · abrading
lubricationdryness
Absence of moisture
desiccation · roughness · dehydration · aridity · coarseness
- boundary lubricationThin protective film between surfaces