petrolatum
[pe-truh-ley-tuh m, -lah-]
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noun
a yellowish or whitish, translucent, gelatinous, oily, semisolid, amorphous mass obtained from petroleum: used as a lubricant, rust preventive, in the manufacture of cosmetics, and in medicine as a protective dressing, emollient, and ointment base.
Origin of petrolatum
Also called petroleum jelly.
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He is aware of the fact that petrolatum is not a fat in the true sense of the word.
Candy MedicationBernard Fantus
The absorbing medium is then treated with a solvent of the caffeol, and the solution is separated from the petrolatum.
All About CoffeeWilliam H. Ukers
See that solids are thoroughly pulverized and sifted, then add and thoroughly incorporate oil and petrolatum.
Melt the petrolatum and add the tincture of cantharides, and while cooling add the other ingredients.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great PhysiciansWilliam K. David
Melt the petrolatum and wax together and add the tannin while cooling; add the oils and stir until cold.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great PhysiciansWilliam K. David
petrolatum
noun
Word Origin for petrolatum
C19: from petrol + Latin -atum -ate 1
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petrolatum
[pĕt′rə-lā′təm]
n.
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