an oily substance that is used to cover or treat machinery so as to lessen friction
lubricating oil in the Oil and Gas Industry
(lubrɪkeɪtɪŋ ɔɪl)
noun
(Extractive engineering: Field development, Equipment)
Lubricating oil is a thick fatty oil used to make the parts of a machine move smoothly.
Lubricating oil creates a separating film between surfaces of adjacent moving parts to minimize directcontact between them, decreasing heat caused by friction and reducing wear.
Lubricating oils are specially formulated oils that reduce friction between moving parts and helpmaintain mechanical parts.
Lubricating oil is a thick fatty oil used to make the parts of a machine move smoothly.
Examples of 'lubricating oil' in a sentence
lubricating oil
Roderick gave vent to a fiendish laugh and from a shelf he grabbed a bottle of lubricating oil.