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Noun: petrolatum  `petru'leytum
  1. A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
    - petroleum jelly, mineral jelly

Derived forms: petrolatums

Type of: jelly, mixture

Part of: cordite, petrolatum gauze

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