lanolin lubricants: Made by using a greasy substance wool growing animals such as sheep secrete. This type of lubricant is environmentally friendly.
lithium grease: A grease to which lithium, a soft alkali metal, has been added, improving the grease's temperature tolerance and performance.
lube: A slang words for lubricant or for lubrication.
lubricant: A substance that is used between two surfaces to reduce the damaging effects of rubbing against each other, as well as reduce friction.
metal deactivators: Additives used in lubricants to slow the formation of gummy residues created during reactions with metals, especially copper.
mineral oil: Made during the conversion of petroleum into gasoline.
motor oil: A type of lubricant that is used to help protect internal combustion engines.
multi-grade oil: Designed to be used in a range of temperatures.
oxidation: The process by which oxygen combines with other materials, leading to corrosion.