WD-40

Meaning

Proper Noun

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

Origin

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.

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