A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication.
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Examples for "petrolatum"
Examples for "petrolatum"
1But reminiscent of petrolatum in some respects, Sara said.
2Tal said, "You told us something about it being like petrolatum."
3Oral breathing was induced by applying petrolatum ointment in nostrils for occlusion both nasal cavities.
4The composition of the tissue is far more complex than the composition of petrolatum, of course.
5It also includes lesser quantities of petrolatum, polybutene, microcrystalline wax, castor oil, lanolin, and propylene carbonate.
1The convention-theconvention he hadn't wanted-wentsmooth as silk, slick as petroleum jelly.
2He goes out to buy a carrot and some petroleum jelly.
3I watched as he spread a thin sheen of petroleum jelly over the words.
4Then the petroleum jelly would ignite and poof, instant napalm.
5It doesn't contain petroleum jelly, which is the main ingredient in many popular lip balms.
1Nobel's invention, "cordite," is composed of nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose with a little mineral jelly or vaseline.
Translations for mineral jelly