instrument oil
instrument oil
[′in·strə·mənt ‚ȯil] (materials)
Special grade of lubricating oil that has been refined to have oxidation resistance and gum resistance, that has compatibility with electrical insulation, and that prevents tarnish or oxidation of contacted metal surfaces; used to lubricate instruments and other intricate mechanisms.
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