English noun: petrolatum | |||
1. | petrolatum (substance) a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication | ||
Synonyms | mineral jelly, petroleum jelly | ||
Broader (hypernym) | jelly, mixture | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Vaseline | ||
Substance meronym | cordite, petrolatum gauze | ||