petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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The balm looks similar to petroleum jelly, but is much thicker and feels more nourishing, rather than just acting like a barrier.
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2024
The video was displayed alongside a walk-in cooler that featured an exercise bench cast in petroleum jelly.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Reapply petroleum jelly as needed for thorough coverage.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Similar to petroleum jelly, lanolin works as an occlusive by forming a thick barrier on skin to seal moisture in and prevent moisture loss.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2024
The video was displayed alongside a walk-in cooler that featured an exercise bench cast in petroleum jelly.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Reapply petroleum jelly as needed for thorough coverage.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Similar to petroleum jelly, lanolin works as an occlusive by forming a thick barrier on skin to seal moisture in and prevent moisture loss.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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