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it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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Drinking water also helps to lubricate and cushion your joints.5
One study found adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer compared to people who may not consume enough fluids.6
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
This lubricates the stone and makes sharpening easier and more effective.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
From a materials standpoint, hagfish slime is fascinating stuff that might one day prove useful for biomedical devices, or weaving light-but-strong fabrics for natural Lycra or bulletproof vests, or lubricating industrial drills that tend to clog in deep soil and sediment.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
When applied topically, glycerin lubricates the outer layer of your skin (epidermis) to keep water in and avoid dryness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
This lubricates the stone and makes sharpening easier and more effective.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
From a materials standpoint, hagfish slime is fascinating stuff that might one day prove useful for biomedical devices, or weaving light-but-strong fabrics for natural Lycra or bulletproof vests, or lubricating industrial drills that tend to clog in deep soil and sediment.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
When applied topically, glycerin lubricates the outer layer of your skin (epidermis) to keep water in and avoid dryness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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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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