"WD-40" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} WD-40
  1. A penetrating oil used as a lubricant and to protect electric circuits from moisture. Wikipedia link: WD-40 Categories (topical): Forty
    Sense id: en-WD-40-en-name-PfYAe3Gx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English genericized trademarks

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