lubricating oil meaning

UK US /ˈlubrəkeɪtɪŋ ɔɪl/ 5 syllables

lubricating oil (noun): a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery).

Definition of lubricating oil

  1. a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

    Synonyms: grease

    Type of: oil

    Kinds: axle grease

How to pronounce lubricating oil

lubricating oil is pronounced /ˈlubrəkeɪtɪŋ ɔɪl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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