Vaseline

/ˈvæsəˌlin/
/ˈvæsəlin/
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Definitions of Vaseline
  1. noun
    a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
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    type of:
    mineral jelly, petrolatum, petroleum jelly
    a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
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