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LUBRICATE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

Apply oil or some other substance to (a machine) in order to minimize the friction and make it run easily.

OBS

lubricate; lub: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
DEF

Enduire d'un produit onctueux qui sert à atténuer le frottement et à faciliter le fonctionnement.

OBS

lubrifier; lub : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

lubrifier : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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