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Noun: petroleum jelly  pu'trow-lee-um 'je-lee
  1. A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
    "petroleum jelly is commonly used as a base for many skin care products";
    - petrolatum, mineral jelly

Derived forms: petroleum jellies

Type of: jelly, mixture

Part of: cordite, petrolatum gauze

Encyclopedia: Petroleum jelly