The Role of Lubricants

The purpose of a lubricant is to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity.

Calcium soaps have been identified on the axles of chariots dated to 1400 BC.

<p>Other uses of lubricants include cooking, bioapplications on humans, ultrasound examination, medical examination, and sexual intercourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lubricants have been in use for thousands of years.</p> Signup and view all the answers