mineral oil

Definition / meaning of mineral oil

A type of oil that is made from petroleum (mixture of oily liquids found in the earth). Mineral oil is used in laxatives, lubricants, creams, and lotions.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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