petroleum jelly
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In the midst of a mass – or "smack" – of Pacific sea nettles, Mr Pace coated any skin not covered by his wetsuit with petroleum jelly to protect himself from stings.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025
The video was displayed alongside a walk-in cooler that featured an exercise bench cast in petroleum jelly.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2024
However, applying a light coating of petroleum jelly or vegetable oil to all the exposed parts can extend the shelf life of your sculpted squash.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 19, 2022
The ointment also contains emollients such as lanolin and petroleum jelly.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
Once I read in a magazine that you can make lipstick by mixing Kool-Aid with petroleum jelly.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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