lubrificano

Lubrificano is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb lubrificare, meaning “they lubricate.” The verb refers to applying a lubricant to reduce friction, wear, and heat between moving parts, most commonly in mechanical contexts but also in biological or industrial settings.

Etymology and related terms: lubrificare derives from Latin lubricus, meaning slippery, via the -ificare derivational suffix. Related nouns include lubrificazione (lubrication) and lubrificante (lubricant). The term is widely used in technical and maintenance language as well as in everyday speech when describing routine lubrication of machinery or joints.

Usage: In practical contexts, lubrificano appears in descriptions of actions performed by technicians, engineers, or operators. Examples include lubricating bearings, gears, chains, or other movable components to extend life and efficiency of equipment. In biology, lubrication can describe natural fluids that reduce friction in joints and tissues.

Conjugation note: The present tense forms generally follow standard -are verb conjugation. Examples include io lubrifico, tu lubrifichi, lui lubrifica, noi lubrifichiamo, voi lubrificate, loro lubrificano.

See also: lubrication, lubricant, lubrificazione, and lubricants.