This lubric and adulterate age.
Dryden.
Lu"bri*cant (?), a. [L. lubricans, p. pr. of lubricare, See Lubricate.]
Lubricating.
Lu"bri*cant, n. That which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as
oil, grease, plumbago, etc., used for reducing the friction of the
working parts of machinery.
Lu"bri*cate (?), v. t. [L. lubricatus, p. p. of lubricare to lubricate.
See Lubric.] 1. To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and
saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied. S.
Sharp.
Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play, The various movements of
this nice machine.
Young.