What is another word for vaseline?

Pronunciation: [vˈasəlˌiːn] (IPA)

There are many different synonyms for the word "Vaseline" which is a brand name for petroleum jelly. Some common synonyms include: petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin wax, white petrolatum, and soft paraffin. Other synonyms that are less commonly known but still used in some countries include "Gelol" in France and "Tuburon" in the Philippines. These synonyms are all used to describe a clear, odorless, and tasteless substance that is used for a variety of purposes including moisturizing the skin, healing minor cuts and burns, and preventing chapped lips. Whether you call it Vaseline or one of its many synonyms, it remains a versatile and trusted product in the skincare world.

What are the hypernyms for Vaseline?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Vaseline?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Vaseline

From there she brought forth a can of vaseline and daubed some of the contents artistically around her lips; then she tied over her shabby gown a clean and well-preserved apron and smoothed her thin, white hair.
"A Son of the Hills"
Harriet T. Comstock
With that she got up, went to a corner cupboard and brought out her can of vaseline.
"A Son of the Hills"
Harriet T. Comstock
I rubbed vaseline on my high boots, and about the tops bound a band of teased-out absorbent cotton.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe

Famous quotes with Vaseline

  • "Well, that glove's fulla vaseline." "vaseline? What the hell for?" Well, I tell ya what — Curley says he's keepin' that hand soft for his wife."
    John Steinbeck

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