penetrating oil

English

Etymology

Called so because of its penetration into the microscopic interstices of rust and of mating metal surfaces, which aids loosening of fasteners.

Noun

penetrating oil (countable and uncountable, plural penetrating oils)

  1. A type of very low-viscosity oil that evaporates quickly.
    Synonym: penetrating fluid

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