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lubricant Audio
lu·bri·cant [ loo-bri-kuh nt ]
Definitions related to lubricants:
  • An oily or slippery substance.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Compounds that provide LUBRICATION between surfaces in order to reduce FRICTION.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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