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countable and uncountable, plural lubrications
The application of a substance (a lubricant), between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating. quotations examples
Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.
1951 March, “British Railways Standard "Britannia" Class 4-6-2 Locomotives”, in Railway Magazine, page 186