petroleum jellynoun [ U ]
uk/pəˌtrəʊ.li.əm ˈdʒel.i/us/pəˌtroʊ.li.əm ˈdʒel.i/a clear substance made from petroleum, used as a base for medicines that are rubbed into the skin, and also for making parts in a machine move easily against each other
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- oestradiol
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Petroleum products especially when used as fuel