Definitions for petrolatum
ˌpɛ trəˈleɪ təm, -ˈlɑ-petro·la·tum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. petrolatum, petroleum jelly, mineral jellynoun

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

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1. petrolatumnoun

   a smooth, semisolid mixture of mineral oil and waxes; used as a lubricant and in polishes, cosmetics and ointments

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1. Petrolatum

   Petroleum jelly, petrolatum, white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. The Vaseline brand is a well known American brand of petroleum jelly since 1870. After petroleum jelly became a medicine-chest staple, consumers began to use it for cosmetic purposes and for many ailments including toenail fungus, genital rashes (non-STI), nosebleeds, diaper rash, and common colds. Its folkloric medicinal value as a "cure-all" has since been limited by better scientific understanding of appropriate and inappropriate uses. It is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an approved over-the-counter (OTC) skin protectant and remains widely used in cosmetic skin care, where it is often loosely referred to as mineral oil.

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1. petrolatum

   Petrolatum, also known as petroleum jelly, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons, which is primarily used as a skin ointment, lubricant, or cosmetic ingredient. It is colorless or has a slightly yellow color and is renowned for its healing, moisturizing, and protective properties. It is obtained from petroleum refining process and is commonly used in products such as lip balms, lotions, and ointments.

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1. Petrolatumnoun

   a semisolid unctuous substance, neutral, and without taste or odor, derived from petroleum by distilling off the lighter portions and purifying the residue. It is a yellowish, fatlike mass, transparent in thin layers, and somewhat fluorescent. It is used as a bland protective dressing, and as a substitute for fatty materials in ointments

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1. Petrolatum

   A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.

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1. • Jelly
   • Mixture

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of petrolatum in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of petrolatum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of petrolatum in a Sentence

1. Anne Chapas:

   I like to add thicker ointments to the hands, ones with lanolin or petrolatum are quite affective.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=petrolatum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Petrolatum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrolatum
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrolatum