Oil used for lubricating an engine or component.
the loose rod caused lubricating oil to leak out
Example sentencesExamples
- Cutting and lubricating oils and greases can block skin pores.
- The ship was carrying 450 tonnes of fuel oil, 55 tonnes of marine diesel and 10 tonnes of lubricating oil.
- Its units rotate on air bearings and hence require no lubricating oil; maintenance costs are said to be lower as a result.
- From the main oil duct, the main bearings are directly supplied with lubricating oil.
- I use a lubricating oil from a pump-style oilcan to keep the file wet during use.