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DictionarySeepetrolatumliquid petrolatum
liquid petrolatum[′lik·wəd ‚pe·trə′lād·əm] (materials) white mineral oil liquid petrolatum
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.liquid petrolatum see mineral oil.liquid petrolatumA mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. This mixture is used as a vehicle for medicinal substances for local applications. Light petrolatum is employed as a topical spray, whereas heavy petrolatum was once used internally to treat constipation. Synonym: mineral oilSee also: petrolatum |