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petroleum jelly

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a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication

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A German study found beeswax to be superior to similar barrier creams (usually mineral oil-based creams such as petroleum jelly ), when used according to its protocol. Source: Internet

Cordite MD was developed to reduce barrel wear, its formula being 65% nitrocellulose, 30% nitroglycerine, and 5% petroleum jelly. Source: Internet

For example, petroleum jelly will dissolve in gasoline because both petroleum jelly and gasoline are non-polar hydrocarbons. Source: Internet

Castorline is BioAktive's natural vegan wax jelly, a natural alternative to petrolatum or petroleum jelly. Source: Internet

Use ointments or petroleum jelly on the cracks and apply a bandage. Source: Internet

It'll still dry out eventually, but you can slow down the process considerably with a bit of well-placed petroleum jelly. Source: Internet

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