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vaseline

/vəˈsiːliːn/ noun · British & US
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What does vaseline mean?

noun

A petroleum jelly used as a moisturizer or lubricant, especially for the skin. It is a semi-solid mixture of mineral waxes and oils.

Example

"She applied a layer of Vaseline to her dry heels to soothe the cracked skin."

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