English Explanatory Dictionary

liquid paraffin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A colorless, odorless oily liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/ /ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpɛɹ.əf.ɪn/

Word forms

liquid paraffin
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