# lubricating vs lubrication

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lubricating
*adjective · frequency rank #48,336*
That lubricates.

### lubrication
*noun · IPA /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #30,122*
The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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