Definition of petrolatum in English:
petrolatum
noun ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəmˌpɛtrəˈleɪdəm
North American another term for petroleum jelly
Example sentencesExamples
- The oil component of ointments is typically petrolatum; creams tend to contain lanolin.
- Topical agents such as petrolatum provide an occlusive film over inflamed skin, decrease fissuring, and reduce evaporation.
- These wounds heal by secondary intention and may be cleansed daily and then covered with petrolatum or antibiotic ointment.
- Gauze dressings can be used dry, moist, or impregnated with petrolatum, antiseptics, or other agents.
- Designed as a moisturizing cleanser, Albolene contains mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, ceresin and beta carotene.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from petrol + the Latin suffix -atum.
Rhymes
datum, pomatum, Tatum, ultimatum
Definition of petrolatum in US English:
petrolatum
nounˌpɛtrəˈleɪdəmˌpetrəˈlādəm
North American another term for petroleum jelly
Example sentencesExamples
- Designed as a moisturizing cleanser, Albolene contains mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, ceresin and beta carotene.
- The oil component of ointments is typically petrolatum; creams tend to contain lanolin.
- Gauze dressings can be used dry, moist, or impregnated with petrolatum, antiseptics, or other agents.
- Topical agents such as petrolatum provide an occlusive film over inflamed skin, decrease fissuring, and reduce evaporation.
- These wounds heal by secondary intention and may be cleansed daily and then covered with petrolatum or antibiotic ointment.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from petrol + the Latin suffix -atum.