lubricator

Other forms: lubricators

Definitions of lubricator

1. noun

   a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
   synonyms: lube, lubricant, lubricating substance

   types:

   drilling fluid, drilling mud

   a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole

   motor oil

   oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor

   type of:

   substance

   a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties