petrolatum
[pet″ro-la´tum] a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a base for ointments, protective dressings, and soothing applications to the skin. Called also
petroleum jelly.
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pe·tro·la·tum
(pet-rō-lā'tŭm), A yellowish mixture of the softer members of the paraffin or methane series of hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum as an intermediate product in its distillation; used as a soothing application to burns and abrasions of the skin and as a base for ointments.
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petrolatum
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pe·tro·la·tum
(petrō-lātŭm) A yellowish mixture of the softer members of the paraffin or methane series of hydrocarbons used as a soothing application to burns and abrasions of the skin.
Synonym(s):
petroleum jelly.
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pe·tro·la·tum
(petrō-lātŭm) Soft yellowish mixture application to burns and abrasions of the skin; usually called petroleum jelly.
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