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lubricity

[/luːˈbrɪsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: lubricities
lubricidade
1. The quality of being slippery or smooth; the property that reduces friction between surfaces
The lubricity of the oil allows the engine parts to move smoothly.
A lubricidade do óleo permite que as peças do motor se movam suavemente.
2. Moral slipperiness; the quality of being evasive, deceitful, or lacking in integrity
The politician's lubricity made it impossible to trust his promises.
A lubricidade do político tornou impossível confiar em suas promessas.
3. Lewdness or lasciviousness; lascivious behavior
The novel was criticized for its lubricity and explicit content.
O romance foi criticado por sua lubricidade e conteúdo explícito.
Synonyms
slipperinesssmoothnessevasivenesslewdnesslasciviousnesslicentiousness
Antonyms
frictionroughnessintegrityvirtuedecency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
lubricidade
Standard term used in technical and formal contexts
Portugal
lubricidade
Formal and technical usage; less common in everyday speech
General Brazilian Portuguese
escorregadia
Informal alternative for the slipperiness meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

moral lubricity - falta de integridade moral
slippery as lubricity - tão escorregadio quanto óleo
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