mineral oil
noun
: an oil of mineral origin
especially
: a refined petroleum oil used especially as a laxative
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The mineral oil in baby oil is a petroleum by-product.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Then gild the lily by polishing the surface with lemon, orange, or mineral oil (DePompa’s pick) or Mohawk Finishing Products OZ Cream Polish (Shuford’s go-to).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Look for products with ingredients like shea butter, mineral oil, and ceramides to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.2
Tips For Choosing a Magnesium Lotion
Magnesium lotion can be purchased over-the-counter and does not need a prescription.
—Health, 16 June 2025
Safe for most skin types, the formula is free of fragrance, oil, mineral oil, alcohol, talc, silicone, and gluten.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Then gild the lily by polishing the surface with lemon, orange, or mineral oil (DePompa’s pick) or Mohawk Finishing Products OZ Cream Polish (Shuford’s go-to).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Look for products with ingredients like shea butter, mineral oil, and ceramides to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.2
Tips For Choosing a Magnesium Lotion
Magnesium lotion can be purchased over-the-counter and does not need a prescription.
—Health, 16 June 2025
Safe for most skin types, the formula is free of fragrance, oil, mineral oil, alcohol, talc, silicone, and gluten.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mineral oil
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“Mineral oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20oil. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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