Vaseline
nounfeminine/vɐzɨˈlinɐ/medium
va·se·li·na
Definition
A brand name for petroleum jelly, a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons used as a lubricant, moisturizer, or protective ointment.
Often used generically.
She used Vaseline to soothe her chapped lips.
Vaseline can help protect minor cuts and burns.
Common collocations
jar of Vaselinepetroleum jellyapply Vaseline
Etymology
Do inglês 'Vaseline', marca registrada, por sua vez do alemão 'Wasser' (água) + grego 'elaion' (óleo).