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Lubricating grease is typically made up of a petroleum base oil and a thickening agent called a _____.
 
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Question 2

What is an oxidation inhibitor?
 
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Answer to Question 1

soap

Answer to Question 2

Oxidation inhibitors are additives that slow the rate of a lubricant's natural tendency to oxidize.



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