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petroleum jelly

British  

noun

  1. another name for petrolatum

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You should not put petroleum jelly or ice on sunburned skin.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Look for products that contain petroleum jelly, castor oil and glycerin, Rogers said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 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

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

She hands me a big jar of petroleum jelly.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina