Examples of lubricate in a Sentence
it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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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.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
This stuff naturally lubricates the inner surfaces of the body and protects them from infection, which could help for many of the biomedical applications of the adhesive.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
This stuff naturally lubricates the inner surfaces of the body and protects them from infection, which could help for many of the biomedical applications of the adhesive.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lubricate
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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lubricate
verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt 
lubricated; lubricating
1
: to make smooth or slippery
2
: to apply a lubricant to
lubricate a car
3
: to act as a lubricant
Medical Definition
lubricate
transitive verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-bri-ˌkāt
lubricated; lubricating
: to make smooth, slippery, or oily in motion, action, or appearance
lubricate the eye
lubricate the skin
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