spray lubricant

Canned friction reducer

A spray lubricant is a substance dispensed from a pressurized can to reduce friction between moving parts.

WD-40 is the most familiar brand.

Spray lubricants reach tight spaces that oils and greases cannot: I hit the squeaky hinge with some spray lubricant.

They're used on everything from bicycle chains to stuck bolts.

Related

hiss · penetrating · squeaky · hinge · quick fix · rust · slick · mist · can · workshop · garage · garage shelf · loosen · stuck · bolt · squeaky hinge · slippery · oil

Opposites
lubrication vs. friction

spray lubricantadhesive

Material that bonds objects

rosin · chalk · grip tape · rubber cement · pine tar

lubricant form/consistency

spray lubricantgrease

Thick oily lubricant

paste

surface protection vs. surface degradation

spray lubricantoxidizer

Electron-accepting reactant

degreaser · paint remover

Family

spray, sprays, sprayed, spraying, sprayer, sprayers, lubricant, lubricants, lubricate

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G