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
Many marketers were visibly confused until she explained that the term referred to slathering one’s face with petroleum jelly before bedtime to seal in other serums and moisturizers.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
According to his book, he looked for other substances, like petroleum jelly, to doctor the baseball.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022
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
Then she jabs her fingers into the petroleum jelly.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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