[Blog] The meaning of the word "lubricants"
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2026/02/09
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Have you ever heard of the word " lubricants "?
It's a word you don't hear often in everyday life,
In fact, it plays a very important role in our lives.
This time, we will introduce the name of Kobe Lubricants Co., Ltd.
We will explain the meaning of the word "lubricants."
The word "Lubricants" comes from the Latin word "Lubricus."
In Japanese, it means " lubricant ."
The original word and its variations are expressed in Latin
Lubricus: smooth
Lubricāre: to lubricate
Lubricum: something slippery
Lubricitās (slipperiness)
Lubric: smooth (archaic)
Lubricate: To lubricate
Lubrication
Lubricated
Lubricating: Lubricating or for lubrication
Lubricant: Lubricant
Lubricants (plural)
Lubricable Lubricable
Lubricator: Lubricator for people and machines
Lubricity: It provides lubricity.
lubricant What is
" Grease or lubricant used to reduce friction between objects and make them move smoothly."
This is what I mean.
for example,
◦Engine oil that protects your car's engine
Lubricating oil for smooth machine operation
Oil used when processing iron and metals
etc.
What if not a drop of oil was used?
→ Inside the machine, metal parts rub against each other directly, generating heat and causing damage, which can stop the machine from working.
Grease and lubricating oil
◦ Reduce friction
◦ Reduce fever
◦Extend the life of parts
◦Increase efficiency by reducing unnecessary energy consumption
It does this kind of work.
In other words, it is something that "smoothly regulates the movement of the machine . "
In fact, it's not just cars and factories, but also home appliances, bicycles, etc.
It is used in every aspect of life.
Bicycle chain oil
Spray to stop squeaks in doors
◦Oil used inside air conditioners and refrigerators
Various lubricants essential for automotive equipment
Without these things, vehicles and home appliances would be impossible.
The machines we use break down in an instant.
Truly the unsung hero It is like that.
When promoting yourself during a job interview, you might hear someone say, "I'm like a lubricant."
It is explained as "smoothing human relationships and supporting the whole from behind the scenes."
From what we have explained so far, you can see that it plays a very important role.
Grease and lubricants are usually not very noticeable,
" It is actually thanks to grease and lubricants that cars run, machines operate, and our lives are comfortable. "
It is no exaggeration to say that.
Kobe Lubricants Co., Ltd. will continue to be a "lubricant expert."
We will continue to work to support your daily lives and industry.