Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget

332. [Absence of friction. Prevention of friction.] Lubrication — N.

smoothness &c 255; unctuousness &c 355. lubrication, lubrification†; anointment; oiling &c v.. synovia [Anat.]; glycerine, oil, lubricating oil, grease &c 356; saliva; lather. teflon. V. lubricate, lubricitate†; oil, grease, lather, soap; wax. Adj. lubricated &c v.; lubricous.