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mineral oil
noun
Definition of MINERAL OIL
: an oil of mineral origin; especially : a refined petroleum oil used especially as a laxative
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First Known Use of MINERAL OIL
1771
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mineral oil
noun
Medical Definition of MINERAL OIL
1
: a liquid product of mineral origin that has the viscosity of an oil
2
: a transparent oily liquid obtained usually by distilling petroleum and used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication—called also liquid petrolatum, white mineral oil
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