petroleum jelly

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von petroleum jelly im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: Vazelin; (Otomotiv) petrol jelatini; parafin yağı; petrolatum; vazelin (saf)

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von petroleum jelly im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in lubricants and ointments; Petroleum jelly, vaseline, petrolatum or soft paraffin is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. Its folkloric medicinal value as a "cure-all" has since been limited by better scientific understanding of appropriate and inappropriate uses However, it is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an approved Over-The-Counter (OTC) skin protectant and remains widely used in cosmetic skin care. It is commonly referred to as Vaseline as a genericised trademark; {i} greasy jelly like substance derived from petroleum; Petroleum jelly is a soft, clear substance obtained from oil or petroleum. It is put on the skin to protect or soften it, or put on surfaces to make them move against each other easily. A colorless-to-amber semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum and used in lubricants and medicinal ointments. Also called petrolatum. Vaseline