“Publicans are being urged to spray the lubricant on surfaces around toilets and washbasins in a bid to reverse escalating usage of the drug.”

“Then coat your bike's chain, derailleurs and pedals with a light lubricant.”

“Use a drop of needle lubricant to prevent the adhesive backing from gumming up the needle as you stitch.”

“Babette pointed a red fingernail to the sight glass of the brass lubricator.”

“Two feeds from the mechanical lubricator to each guide amply meet lubrication requirements.”

“Roller bearings were specified for the engine truck for reliability and ease of maintenance, and likewise a mechanical lubricator.”

“The lubrication protects the individual strands of thread from abrading each other during normal usage.”

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“Lifter lubrication is delivered down the pushrods from the galleries that oil the rocker arms.”

“Modern lubricants are either petroleum or synthetic chemicals, sometimes with a bit of wax thrown in.”

“An oil room had a collection of various lubricants, including linseed oil, whale oil, lard, molasses, tallow, and grease.”

“She is designed to replenish warships with bunker and aviation fuel, lubricants and fresh water.”