La lubricació
Example: La lubricació adequada redueix el desgast de les màquines.
Definition
"La lubricació" is the process or action of applying a substance, typically oil or grease, to reduce friction and wear between mechanical parts in machines. Proper lubricació ensures smoother operation and extends the lifespan of machinery components.
Etymology
The word "la lubricació" comes from the Latin 'lubricatio,' derived from 'lubricus,' meaning slippery. It entered Catalan through scientific and technical contexts related to engineering, maintaining a close connection to its Latin roots describing slipperiness or smoothness.
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"La lubricació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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