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trəˈleɪ noun
a yellowish or whitish, translucent, gelatinous, oily, semisolid, amorphous mass obtained from petroleum: used as a lubricant, rust preventive, in the manufacture of cosmetics, and in medicine as a protective dressing, emollient, and ointment base.
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petrolatum (ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| mineral jelly, Also called: petroleum jelly a translucent gelatinous substance obtained from petroleum; used as a lubricant and in medicine as an ointment base and protective dressing | |
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Medical Dictionary
petrolatum pet·ro·la·tum (pět'rə-lā'təm)
n.
See petroleum jelly.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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petrolatum
translucent, yellowish to amber or white, unctuous substance having almost no odour or taste, derived from petroleum and used principally in medicine and pharmacy as a protective dressing and as a substitute for fats in ointments and cosmetics. It is also used in many types of polishes and in lubricating greases, rust preventives, and modeling clay.
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Diluting the drug with petrolatum or applying topical corticosteroids to sensitive areas may prevent this problem.
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