Question

The power of oil to maintain a continuous film under pressure is known as______.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The power of oil to maintain a continuous film under pressure is known as Lubricant

Answer 2

The power of oil to maintain a continuous film under pressure is known as a lubricant.

• A lubricant is a substance that is used to control (or, more commonly, to reduce) friction and wear on surfaces that come into contact with moving bodies.
• Depending on their nature, lubricants are also used to remove heat and wear debris, supply additives into the contact, transmit power, protect, and seal.

Thus, the answer to the given question is a lubricant.