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Petrolatum Definition & Meaning

petrolatum
noun
  1. a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication

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  • "white petrolatum"
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What does petrolatum mean?
a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
What part of speech is petrolatum?
Petrolatum is a noun.

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