"liquid paraffin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpɛɹ.əf.ɪn/ [General-American]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} liquid paraffin (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) 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. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs
    Sense id: en-liquid_paraffin-en-noun-n7dBYl9B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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