mineral jelly

/ˌmɪnərəl ˌdʒɛli/
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Definitions of mineral jelly
  1. noun
    a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
    synonyms: petrolatum, petroleum jelly
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    types:
    Vaseline
    a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
    type of:
    mixture
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
    jelly
    any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin
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