 petrolatum |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,medicine,pharmacology) a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication | |
| Synonyms: | mineral_jelly petroleum_jelly | |
| Related terms: | mixture ointment jelly Vaseline petrolatum_gauze cordite | |
| Similar spelling: |
petroleum petrol_bomb Petrella petrology |
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