Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly noun - A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication.
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Salve and petroleum jelly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Salve" instead a noun phrase "Petroleum jelly".
Salve
Salve noun - Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
Petroleum jelly and salve are semantically related. You can use "Petroleum jelly" instead a noun "Salve".
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- rub and petroleum jelly
- rub and salve
- unction and petroleum jelly
- unction and salve
- balm and petroleum jelly
- balm and salve
- lotion and petroleum jelly
- lotion and salve
- cream and petroleum jelly
- cream and salve
- emollient and petroleum jelly
- emollient and salve
- liniment and petroleum jelly
- liniment and salve
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Salve and Petroleum jelly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/petroleum_jelly/salve
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