mineral oil
Refined petroleum derivative
Mineral oil is a colorless, odorless oil derived from petroleum, used as a lubricant, laxative, and skin moisturizer.
It appears in everything from baby oil to industrial machinery: She used mineral oil to condition the cutting board.
The term distinguishes petroleum-based oils from vegetable or animal oils.
Liquid that transmits force
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
turbine · compressor · electrical insulation · fire-resistant · non-conductive · heavy machinery · industrial-grade · rust prevention
Product dissolving cosmetics
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
soothing · hydrating · gentle · fragrance-free · noncomedogenic · beauty · lightweight · shiny
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
- oralOf the mouth
enema · intestinal · pharmaceutical grade · USP · BP · ear drops · cradle cap · dermatology
Thick and slow-flowing
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
stable · nonvolatile · lubricious · clear · glossy · water-repellent · spreadable
All-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- colorlessDevoid of pigmentation
- odorlessHaving no smell
- tastelessHaving no flavor
hydraulic fluid
Liquid that transmits force
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- quenchingRapid cooling process
metalworking · turbine · compressor · electrical insulation · fire-resistant · non-conductive · heavy machinery · industrial-grade · rust prevention
makeup remover
Product dissolving cosmetics
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
conditioning · soothing · hydrating · gentle · fragrance-free · noncomedogenic · beauty · lightweight · shiny · cosmetology
laxative
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
oral · enema · intestinal · pharmaceutical grade · USP · BP · ear drops · cradle cap · dermatology · wound care
viscous
Thick and slow-flowing
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
inert · stable · nonvolatile · lubricious · clear · glossy · water-repellent · spreadable
hydrocarbon
All-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- colorlessDevoid of pigmentation
- odorlessHaving no smell
- Hydraulic Fluids
- oilsextra virgin
- oily substancesgrease, lard, tallow, fat, petroleum
- carcinogensasbestos, benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, tobacco smoke
- Cosmetic Ingredientshyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, glycerin, dimethicone
- industrial fluidshydraulic fluid, lubricant, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid
mineral oilvegetable oil
Plant-derived culinary lipid
plant-based oil · seed oil · olive oil · coconut oil · fish oil
oil, oily, mineral, oiled, oils, olive oil, oiling, minerals, vegetable oil