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Lubricate vs Lubricating - What's the difference?

lubricate | lubricating |

As verbs the difference between lubricate and lubricating

is that lubricate is to make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant while lubricating is .

As an adjective lubricating is

of or pertaining to something that lubricates.

lubricate

English

Verb

(lubricat)
  • To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.

    • Derived terms

    * lubricant

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    lubricating

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to something that lubricates.
    • The engineer bought some lubricating oil for his gears.