mineral jelly

mineral jelly
noun
a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
Syn: ↑petrolatum, ↑petroleum jelly
Hypernyms: ↑jelly, ↑mixture
Hyponyms: ↑Vaseline
Substance Holonyms: ↑petrolatum gauze, ↑cordite

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noun
: a semisolid substance from petroleum that is similar to but cruder than petrolatum and that is used as a stabilizer in explosives

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Chem.
a gelatinous product made from petroleum, used to stabilize certain explosives.
[1900-05]

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mineral jelly noun
A soft yellow substance resembling soft soap, obtained from the less volatile residue of petroleum
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Main Entry:mineral

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mineral jelly,
a kind of petrolatum that is mixed with certain explosives to make them less sensitive to shock, heat, or dampness, and thus easier to handle, ship, and store.

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