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petroleum jelly

/pəˈtrəʊliəm ˈdʒeli/

Traduction: Mélange semi-solide d'hydrocarbures, initialement dérivé du pétrole, utilisé comme hydratant, lubrifiant et pommade protectrice pour la peau.

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/pəˈtrəʊliəm ˈdʒeli/B2formalmedical
  • frMélange semi-solide d'hydrocarbures, initialement dérivé du pétrole, utilisé comme hydratant, lubrifiant et pommade protectrice pour la peau.

A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons, originally derived from petroleum, used as a moisturizer, lubricant, and protective ointment for the skin.

  1. Skin protectantB1formal

    A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons used as a moisturizer and protective ointment for the skin.

    frVaseline

    • She applied petroleum jelly to her dry lips.
    • Petroleum jelly helps protect minor cuts and burns.
    • He uses petroleum jelly to soothe chapped skin in winter.
  2. B2informal

    Used as a lubricant for various household and mechanical purposes.

    frgelée de pétrole

    • A dab of petroleum jelly can loosen a stuck zipper.
    • They used petroleum jelly to lubricate the squeaky hinge.
    • Petroleum jelly works well as a temporary lubricant for tools.