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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008899
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008899
Preferred Name

Mineral Oil

Definitions
A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.
Synonyms
Drakeol
Hydrocarbon oils
Oil, Mineral
Vaseline Oil
Paraffin, Liquid
Oil, Vaseline
Liquid Paraffin
Liquid Petrolatum
Petrolatum, Liquid
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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