petroxolin

petroxolin
\\pə̇.ˈträksələ̇n\ noun (-s)
Etymology: petroleum + Greek oxys sharp, acid + English -ol + -in — more at oxy-
: a mixture of liquid petrolatum and ammonia soap medicated and perfumed for use by inunction

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  • petroxolin — pe·trox·o·lin pə träk sə lən n a mixture of liquid petrolatum and ammonia soap medicated and perfumed esp. for use in ointments …   Medical dictionary

  • petroxolin — pe·trox·o·lin …   English syllables

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