petroleum jelly
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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You should not put petroleum jelly or ice on sunburned skin.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
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
He rubbed up his thighs and underarms with petroleum jelly, then peeled off his toe socks and coated his feet.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 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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