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petrolatum

DEFINITIONS OF: petrolatum

1

n a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication

Synonyms:
mineral jelly, petroleum jelly
Types:
Vaseline
a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
Type of:
mixture
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
jelly
any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin
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