PETROLATUM
\pˌɛtɹəlˈɑːtəm], \pˌɛtɹəlˈɑːtəm], \p_ˌɛ_t_ɹ_ə_l_ˈɑː_t_ə_m]\
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a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
By Princeton University
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a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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Syn.: parafinum molle [Br. Ph.], vaselina, ceratum (or unguentum) petrolei adeps mineralis, saxolinum, oleum petrae. Petroleum ointment; a substitute for the proprietary vaselin or cosmolin. Of the U. S. Ph., viii, p. molle and p. spissum, U. S. Ph., 1890 a mixture of hydrocarbons, chiefly of the methane series, obtained by distilling off the lighter and more volatile portions from petroleum and purifying the residue.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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