it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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Chondroitin sulfate lubricates the eye to keep the cornea moist and clear during surgery.6 Some eye drops or contact solutions may contain chondroitin sulfate to reduce corneal swelling and irritation.7
More research is needed on chondroitin sulfate's effects on eye health.—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025 Replacing that lubricating oil more often than the normal maintenance schedule suggests may help your differentials last longer and work more efficiently.—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025 Now he is used mainly as a kind of deluxe bargaining chip, passed around between Europe’s heavy rollers, lubricating a transfer for Conor Gallagher here, helping Chelsea reduce their wage bill there.—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 On the surface, these fatty acids lubricate the hair shaft for a fuller and shinier appearance.2
Oleic and linoleic acids also penetrate the hair axis (the hair strand's core) and root.—Carley Millhone, Health, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lubricate
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Latin lūbricātus, past participle of lūbricāre "to make slippery," derivative of lūbricus "slippery, hard to hold, liable to lead to false steps, hazardous" — more at sleeve
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