lubricity

noun

lu·bric·i·ty lü-ˈbri-sə-tē

plural lubricities

: the property or state of being lubricious

also : the capacity for reducing friction

Examples of lubricity in a Sentence

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The bolt nose is cone-shaped for smooth feeding, and the bolt handle, head, and shroud, along with the gas shield, have been given a nitride treatment to increase durability and lubricity. —

Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 Both Optimum No Rinse and Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ are also highly regarded in the detailing community for their excellent lubricity and impressive versatility. —

Duncan Brady, Car and Driver, 8 Mar. 2022 And although some additives make important contributions to lubrication, by themselves don't necessarily have great lubricity. —

Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2018 The lubricity of Times Square could not have flourished without corrupt (or absent) police, and a great deal of The Deuce is dedicated to showing the many ways in which the NYPD made deals or turned a blind eye to the goings-on. —

Rachel Syme, New Republic, 8 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French lubricité "slipperiness, lasciviousness," borrowed from Late Latin lūbricitāt-, lūbricitās "slippery nature, inconstancy" (Medieval Latin also "lasciviousness"), from Latin lūbricus "slippery, hard to hold, liable to lead to false steps, hazardous" (Late Latin also "morally weak, lascivious") + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at sleeve

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of lubricity was in the 15th century

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