lubricant

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English lubricate Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English lubricant From lubricate + -ant.

1. A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

   “Before you apply the lubricant, be sure the chain gets a good cleaning with a stiff bristle brush and a good rub down in clean rags or shop towels.”

   “She'd come back from the hangar with Clint and some shop towels for Bendix's wound.”

2. A personal lubricant.