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vaseline
/ˈvæ.sə.lin/
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What does vaseline mean?
noun
- Petroleum jelly.
- Any particular kind of petroleum jelly or of any similar lubricant.
- (informal) Ellipsis of Vaseline glass, or the coloring used in making it.
More meanings (2)
verb
- To lubricate with vaseline.
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of vaseline.
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IPA pronunciation
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After the discharge, follow with an injection of two ounces of vaseline oil, which should be retained as long as possible.
When vaseline is not on hand, a mixture of coal oil and sweet oil applied with a soft sponge squeezed nearly dry does as well.
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Or if you begin by covering the exposed parts with sweet oil, vaseline, lard, or mutton tallow, without salt, you will not suffer from sunburn.
A great favourite of mine consists of equal parts of sulphates of copper, iron, and zinc, mixed with strong carbolic acid, a very little vaseline being added to give the mass cohesion.