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Lubricate vs Moisten - What's the difference?

lubricate | moisten |

As verbs the difference between lubricate and moisten

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

lubricate

English

Verb

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

    • Derived terms

    * lubricant

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    moisten

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make moist or moister.
  • To become moist or moister.