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penetrating oil en · NOUN

Etymology

Called so because of its penetration into the microscopic interstices of rust and of mating metal surfaces, which aids loosening of fasteners.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A type of very low-viscosity oil that evaporates quickly.

Forms

Relateds

lubricant

Synonyms

penetrating fluid

Translations (6)

fr huile pour dégripper (low-viscosity fluid) · es aceite penetrante (low-viscosity fluid) · nl kruipolie (low-viscosity fluid) · fr huile pénétrante (low-viscosity fluid) · pt óleo desengripante (low-viscosity fluid) · de Kriechöl (low-viscosity fluid)