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petrolatum

UK
/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/
US
/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/

Translations

petrolatumnoun
petrolatums
pl
vaselineTerme courant pour la substance semi-solide dérivée du pétrole, utilisée comme lubrifiant et en usage médical.
The doctor recommended applying petrolatum to the wound to keep it moist and aid in healing.
Le médecin a recommandé d’appliquer de la vaseline sur la plaie pour la garder humide et favoriser la guérison.
Additional translations
pétrolatumTerme technique ou scientifique, moins courant que « vaseline ».
Synonyms
petroleum jelly
soft paraffin
white petrolatum
Vaseline
mineral oil
petrolatumadjective
UK
/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/
US
/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/
Used attributively in combinations such as “petrolatum gauze”, functioning as an adjective.
vaselinéSe dit d’un produit enduit ou imprégné de vaseline.
The surgeon covered the incision with a petrolatum gauze dressing.
Le chirurgien a recouvert l’incision d’un pansement de gaze vaselinée.
Synonyms
greasy
moisturizing
emollient
occlusive
jelly-based
petroleum-jelly-containing
petroleum-jelly-based
petrolatum-infused
petrolatum-containing
petrolatum-based

Definitions

petrolatumnoun
A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a lubricant and in medicinal ointments.
The doctor recommended applying petrolatum to the wound to keep it moist and aid in healing.
petrolatumadjective
Containing, made of, or relating to petrolatum.
The surgeon covered the incision with a petrolatum gauze dressing.
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