thread lubricant
[/θrɛd ˈluːbrɪkənt/]
nounpl: thread lubricants
lubrificante para roscas
1. A substance applied to screw threads to reduce friction, prevent corrosion, and facilitate assembly or disassembly of threaded fasteners
The mechanic applied thread lubricant to the bolt before installing it into the engine block.
O mecânico aplicou lubrificante para roscas no parafuso antes de instalá-lo no bloco do motor.
2. A compound used to protect threaded connections from seizing, galling, and rust formation
Thread lubricant helps prevent corrosion in high-temperature applications.
O lubrificante para roscas ajuda a prevenir corrosão em aplicações de alta temperatura.
Thread lubricants are essential in both Brazilian and American industrial sectors, particularly in automotive and construction industries. In Brazil, these products are commonly found in hardware stores (lojas de ferragens) and are widely used by mechanics. The term 'anti-apreensão' is particularly popular in technical manuals and professional settings in Brazil, while 'lubrificante para roscas' is the more general consumer term.
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