Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sump-oil
Noun
/sʌmp ɔɪl/
Definition
Oil that collects in the sump of an engine or machinery and is typically used for lubrication.
Examples
- After several months of use, the sump-oil in the engine needed to be changed to maintain performance.
- The mechanic checked the sump-oil level before starting the maintenance work.
Meaning
Sump-oil is the lubricating oil that has settled in the lowest part of an engine, known as the sump, after circulating through the engine components.
Synonyms
- Lubricating oil
- Engine oil
- Crankcase oil
