petroleum jelly

noun

: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings

Examples of petroleum jelly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, one difference is that Vaseline contains 100% petroleum jelly. Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024 However, petroleum jelly can prevent hair dye from penetrating the hair shaft. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024 In Dr Phillips' opinion, nothing beats petroleum jelly. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petroleum jelly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of petroleum jelly was in 1883

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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

petroleum jelly

noun
: a tasteless, odorless, and oily or greasy substance from petroleum that is used especially in ointments and dressings

Medical Definition

petroleum jelly

noun

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