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Record 1 2004-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
  • Lubrication Technology
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The effect of a lubricant to reduce friction between two solid surfaces in contact; the effect is more than can be accounted for by viscosity alone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
  • Tribologie
  • Biochimie
DEF

Ensemble des propriétés de frottement d'un lubrifiant qui participent de la capillarité, de la tension superficielle et de la polarisation des molécules.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Productos negros (Petróleo)
  • Técnica de lubricación
  • Bioquímica
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Record 2 1991-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

The property of the lubricant which enables it to stay between the surfaces it is to lubricate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Tribologie
DEF

Propriété qu'à un lubrifiant d'adhérer aux parois et d'y rester

Spanish

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