Ointment and Petroleum jelly

Ointment

Ointment noun - Toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
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Petroleum jelly and ointment are semantically related. in lotion topic. In some cases you can use "Petroleum jelly" instead a noun "Ointment".

Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly noun - A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication.
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Ointment and petroleum jelly are semantically related. You can use "Ointment" instead a noun phrase "Petroleum jelly".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick In this strip General Tarquin uses a healing ointment that lists its active ingredient as "magic" and the inactive ingredients as: "petroleum jelly, glycerin, heart of a virgin collected on her wedding night, and fragrance."
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