| Abstract from DBPedia | A lubricant (sometimes shortened to lube) is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. In addition to industrial applications, lubricants are used for many other purposes. Other uses include cooking (oils and fats in use in frying pans, in baking to prevent food sticking), bioapplications on humans (e.g. lubricants for artificial joints), ultrasound examination, medical examination, and sexual intercourse. It is mainly used to reduce friction and to contribute to a better and efficient functioning of a mechanism.潤滑剤（じゅんかつざい、英語：lubricant）とは、潤滑のために使用する、グリースや潤滑油などといった物質のこと。減摩材ともいう。機械の可動部分に塗って相接する固体の摩擦を減らし、摩擦熱や摩耗を防ぐ。 (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Lubricant) |
