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petroleum jelly
noun
: an oily substance that is made from petroleum, has no taste or odor, and is used especially in products that are rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound, reduce pain, etc.
Full Definition of PETROLEUM JELLY
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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First Known Use of PETROLEUM JELLY
1883
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petroleum jelly
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