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Synonyms & antonyms
nouna semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
Similar
petroleum jellymineral jelly
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petrolatum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/petrolatum
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“petrolatum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/petrolatum. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “petrolatum,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/petrolatum.
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