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English noun: petrolatum

1. petrolatum (substance) a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication


Synonymsmineral jelly, petroleum jelly


Broader (hypernym)jelly, mixture


Narrower (hyponym)Vaseline


Substance meronymcordite, petrolatum gauze









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