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