noun
- plural of petrolatum; semi-solid mixtures of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used in ointments and cosmetics
Usage: technical; pharmaceutical
Examples
- The pharmacy stocks various petrolatums for different medical applications.
- Different grades of petrolatums are used in cosmetic formulations.
- The laboratory tested several petrolatums for purity.
- Medical petrolatums must meet strict quality standards.
- The manufacturer produces petrolatums for both pharmaceutical and industrial use.