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Lubricants
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Definition
: Compounds that provide LUBRICATION between surfaces in order to reduce FRICTION. They are typically LIPIDS, and include lipophilic lotions, but not EYEDROPS which are aqueous, nor SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS which are amphiphilic surfactants.
for lubricant eyedrops use OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS
See Also
Surface-Active Agents
Examples
Viscosupplements
Other names
Agents, Lubrication; Agents, Lubricating; Lubrication Agents; Lubricating Agents