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Lubricant vs Greaseless - What's the difference?

lubricant | greaseless |

As a noun lubricant

is a substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

As an adjective greaseless is

without fats or oils.

lubricant

English

(wikipedia lubricant)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

    • Related terms

    * lubricate * lubrication * personal lubricant

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    greaseless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without fats or oils.
    • Many lubricants are greaseless , being based on graphite or silicone.
  • Not feeling greasy to the touch; not leaving a non-water-soluble residue.
    • Users insist on greaseless cosmetics.
  • Not requiring separate lubricant.
    • The O-ring and the Teflon formed a greaseless seal.