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liquid paraffin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpɛɹ.əf.ɪn/ (General-American)

Meanings

(uncountable) 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.