WD-40

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Trademark; an abbreviation of "Water Displacement, 40th formula" or "40th attempt" used by Norm Larson of the Rocket Chemical Company of California, the oil's developer.

Proper noun[edit]

WD-40

  1. A penetrating oil used as a lubricant and to protect electric circuits from moisture.