Which one of the following is not a lubricant?

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A Oil
B Water
C Grease
D Graphite

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Answer: B. Water

Oil, grease and graphite are used as lubricants to reduce friction between moving parts. Water is not normally used as a lubricant in machines and can cause rusting.

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Which one of the following is not a lubricant?

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