petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
Examples of petroleum jelly in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Researchers have found that putting petroleum jelly along your hairline and ears to prevent staining.
—
Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
However, one difference is that Vaseline contains 100% petroleum jelly.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
However, petroleum jelly can prevent hair dye from penetrating the hair shaft.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for petroleum jelly 
Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
However, one difference is that Vaseline contains 100% petroleum jelly.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
However, petroleum jelly can prevent hair dye from penetrating the hair shaft.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for petroleum jelly
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'petroleum jelly.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near petroleum jelly
Cite this Entry
“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share