Lubricity

Pronunciation: /luːˈbrɪsɪˌtiː/

Lubricity (noun)

  1. How well a substance reduces friction so surfaces move smoothly against each other.
  2. A measure of how effectively a lubricant protects moving parts from wear and heat.

Examples

  • The new coating improves lubricity on the metal surface.
  • Good lubricity helps the drawer slide smoothly.