lubricator
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English lubricate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English lubricator From lubricate + -or.
- A device that lubricates, that applies lubricant.
“The mystery of the dripping lubricators was also explained to him.”
“Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.”
- A person employed to lubricate.