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petrolatum

/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/

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noun

/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruПолутвердая смесь углеводородов, получаемая из нефти, обычно используемая в медицинских мазях и в качестве смазки.

uncountable

  1. Semisolid hydrocarbon mixtureC1formalmedical

    A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, commonly used in medicinal ointments and as a lubricant.

    ruВазелин

    • Petrolatum is often applied to dry skin as a moisturizer.
    • The ointment contains petrolatum as its main ingredient.
    • Mechanics use petrolatum to lubricate moving parts.

    Synonymspetroleum jellyvaseline

Forms
  • petrolatums plural form
  • petrolatums' possessive plural form
  • petrolatum's possessive singular form