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Pronunciation / Transliteration: chiknai
"मशीनों की चिकनाई नियमित रूप से करनी चाहिए।"
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2 senses- 1
The act of applying grease to machinery or equipment to ensure smooth operation.
"Regular greasing of the engine can prolong its lifespan." - 2
A layer of grease applied to a surface.
"The greasing of the hinges made the door open quietly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'greasing' originates from the Middle English term 'grese', which means fat or grease, derived from Old French 'graisse', and ultimately from Latin 'crassus', meaning thick or fat. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of applying grease to reduce friction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Greasing" is said worldwide
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Graissage
Transliteration: ɡʁɛsaʒ
"Le graissage régulier des machines est essentiel."
Schmierung
Transliteration: ʃmiːʁʊŋ
"Die Schmierung der Teile verhindert Reibung."
Lubrificazione
Transliteration: luːbrifikaˈtʃone
"La lubrificazione regolare è importante per il motore."
Engrase
Transliteration: enˈɡɾase
"El engrase de las piezas es fundamental para su funcionamiento."
Lubrificação
Transliteration: lubɾifikaˈsɐ̃w
"A lubrificação adequada aumenta a vida útil do equipamento."
चिकनाई
Transliteration: chiknai
"मशीनों की चिकनाई नियमित रूप से करनी चाहिए।"
润滑
Transliteration: rùnhuá
"定期润滑可以延长机器的使用寿命。"
윤활
Transliteration: yunhwal
"기계의 윤활은 필수적입니다."
潤滑
Transliteration: junkatsu
"機械の潤滑は定期的に行う必要があります。"
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