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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchmierung
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʃmyːʁʊŋ
"Eine gute Schmierung reduziert den Verschleiß der Maschinen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or process of applying a substance such as oil or grease to an engine or component to minimize friction and wear.
"Regular maintenance requires checking the engine lubrication to ensure smooth operation." - 2
The introduction of a fluid substance to reduce friction between moving biological or mechanical surfaces.
"Proper joint lubrication is essential for preventing cartilage wear during physical activity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word lubricationem, stemming from lubricatus, the past participle of lubricare meaning 'to make slippery.' It entered the English language in the early 17th century, originally relating to mechanical smoothing and later expanding into biological and technical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lubrication" is said worldwide
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lubrification
Transliteration: lyb.ʁi.fi.ka.sjɔ̃
"La lubrification régulière des pièces prolonge la durée de vie du moteur."
Schmierung
Transliteration: ˈʃmyːʁʊŋ
"Eine gute Schmierung reduziert den Verschleiß der Maschinen."
lubrificazione
Transliteration: lu.bri.fi.t͡kaˈt͡sjo.ne
"La lubrificazione dei cuscinetti deve essere eseguita periodicamente."
lubricación
Transliteration: lu.βɾi.kaˈsjon
"La lubricación adecuada previene el sobrecalentamiento de las piezas."
lubrificação
Transliteration: lu.bɾi.fi.kaˈsɐ̃w
"A lubrificação correta evita o desgaste prematuro do motor."
चिकनाई
Transliteration: chikanaai
"मशीन के सुचारू संचालन के लिए नियमित चिकनाई आवश्यक है।"
润滑
Transliteration: rùnhuá
"良好的润滑可以减少机械部件的磨损。"
윤활
Transliteration: yunhwal
"엔진의 원활한 작동을 위해서는 정기적인 윤활이 필요합니다."
潤滑
Transliteration: junkatsu
"機械の寿命を延ばすには適切な潤滑が不可欠です。"
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