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lubricant /lu·bri·cant/ (loo´brĭ-kant) a substance applied as a surface film to reduce friction between moving parts. lubricant [lo̅o̅′brikənt] Etymology: L, lubricans, making slippery a fluid, ointment, or other agent capable of diminishing friction and making a surface slippery. lubricant Medtalk An oily or slippery substance to reduce friction Sexology An endogenous–eg, vaginal secretions, or exogenous–eg, K-Y jelly, substance that facilitates coitus How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Due to its capability to withstand the synthetic oils, lubricating fluids and high temperatures present in today's under-the-hood operations in automobile and industrial environments, Zeotherm polymers have potential use in a variety of applications, according to the company. This tissue secretes a lubricating fluid that aids joint movement. Approximately 80 million Americans suffer from one form or another of joint pain due to loss of cartilage and/or lubricating fluid, which strikes more people in the United States than any other country and consumes nearly $70 billion per year in health-care costs, lost wages and 18% of all physician visits. |
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