lubricated

• Diz-se daquilo que foi tratado ou coberto com lubrificante para reduzir o atrito ou facilitar o deslizamento. Pode também indicar algo escorregadio ou umedecido por essa substância.

Describes something that has been treated with a lubricant to reduce friction or make it slippery.

1. Coated with lubricantB2formaltechnical

   Treated with a substance such as oil or grease to minimize friction between moving parts.

   Lubrificado

   • The mechanic ensured all the bearings were properly lubricated before reassembly.
   • Regularly lubricated machinery tends to run more efficiently.
   • The chains of the bicycle need to be lubricated after riding in the rain.
   • A well-lubricated engine produces less heat and noise.

   Sinônimosgreasedoiledslicked

• Verbo que significa aplicar uma substância (como óleo ou graxa) para reduzir o atrito ou proporcionar um movimento mais suave; também pode indicar tornar algo mais fácil ou fluido, ou umedecer levemente.

A verb meaning to apply a substance (such as oil or grease) to reduce friction or make something move more smoothly.

1. Apply lubricantB2formaltechnical

   To apply a substance (such as oil or grease) to reduce friction between moving parts.

   Lubrificar

   • You should lubricate the engine regularly to prevent wear.
   • The mechanic lubricated the hinges on the door.
   • It is important to lubricate the chain of a bicycle.

   Sinônimosgreaselubeoilslick

2. Have lubricating propertiesC1formaltechnical

   To possess the quality of reducing friction or making something slippery.

   Ter propriedades lubrificantes

   • This oil has excellent lubricating properties.
   • The new formula lubricates better than the old one.
   • Some synthetic materials naturally lubricate surfaces.

3. Make smooth or slipperyB2formal

   To make a surface or mechanism smooth and slippery by applying a lubricant.

   Lubrificar

   • He lubricated the lock with graphite powder.
   • The machine parts need to be lubricated to operate quietly.
   • She lubricated the baking pan with butter.

   Sinônimosgreaselubeoilslicksmoothwax

   Antônimosabradedryroughen