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Friction's only known natural predator.
means A substance applied to surfaces to reduce friction and let things move smoothly against each other.
from A 20th-century clipping of 'lubricant,' which traces back to Latin 'lubricare' — to make slippery — rooted in 'lubricus,' meaning slippery or slick. English speakers, as they do, chopped the long word down to a quick, practical grunt of a term for everyday use.
- silicone vs water
- silicone outlasts, water washes off easier
- condom compatibility
- oil based ones dissolve latex, silently
- origin use
- industrial grease long before bedrooms claimed it
- shelf life
- expires, despite feeling eternally optimistic