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Petrolatum

noun
1.
A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication.  Synonyms: mineral jelly, petroleum jelly.



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... volatilized and is then brought into contact with an absorbing medium such as is used in the extraction of perfumes. The absorbing medium is then treated with a solvent of the caffeol, and the solution is separated from the petrolatum. Then the coffee solution is concentrated to an extract by evaporation; after which, the extract and the caffeol are combined into a soluble coffee. Five additional patents were granted on ...
— All About Coffee • William H. Ukers



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