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LIQUID PARAFFIN

\lˈɪkwɪd pˈaɹəfˌɪn], \lˈɪkwɪd pˈaɹəfˌɪn], \l_ˈɪ_k_w_ɪ_d p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_f_ˌɪ_n]\

Definitions of LIQUID PARAFFIN

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A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A liquid hydrocarbon of the p. and olefin series,

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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