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noun
A type of very low-viscosity oil that evaporates quickly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: penetrating fluid
Antonyms: none provided
History
Called so because of its penetration into the microscopic interstices of rust and of mating metal surfaces, which aids loosening of fasteners.
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