( NAmE also pet·rol·atum / ˌpetrəˈleɪtəm; NAmE /) noun
[ U ] a soft clear substance obtained from petroleum , used to heal injuries on the skin or to make machine parts move together more smoothly
SYN Vaseline
( NAmE also pet·rol·atum / ˌpetrəˈleɪtəm; NAmE /) noun
[ U ] a soft clear substance obtained from petroleum , used to heal injuries on the skin or to make machine parts move together more smoothly
SYN Vaseline
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005