lubricated

From the verb lubricate: (⇒ conjugate)
lubricated is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past; v past p

lu•bri•cate /ˈlubrɪˌkeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -cat•ed, -cat•ing.

Mechanical Engineeringto apply an oily or greasy substance to (something) in order to reduce friction; make slippery:lubricated the gears.
to cause to run smoother;
ease:to lubricate relations between enemies.
Slang Termsto provide with liquor:They lubricated their guests with gin.

lu•bri•ca•tion /ˌlubrɪˈkeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]
lu•bri•ca•tor, n. [countable]

lu•bri•cate (lo̅o̅′bri kāt′),USA pronunciation v., -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
v.t.

to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).
to make slippery or smooth;
apply a lubricant to:to lubricate one's hands with a lotion.
to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship;
ease:to lubricate the friction between enemies.
Slang Termsto provide with intoxicating drinks.
Slang Termsto bribe.

v.i.

Latin lūbricātus, past participle of lūbricāre to make slippery. See lubric, -ate¹
1615–25

lu′bri•ca′tion, n.
lu′bri•ca′tion•al, adj.
lu′bri•ca′tive, adj.

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lubricate /ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪt/ vb

(transitive) to cover or treat with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction
(transitive) to make greasy, slippery, or smooth
(intransitive) to act as a lubricant

Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin lūbricāre, from lūbricus slipperyˌlubriˈcation n ˈlubriˌcative adj

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