[ˈvasəliːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a type of petroleum jelly used as an ointment and lubricant


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Origin:
late 19th century: formed irregularly from German Wasser + Greek elaion ‘oil’ + -ine

[ˈvasəliːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover or smear with Vaseline
(e.g: the doors glide open as if their rails have been vaselined)


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Origin:
late 19th century: formed irregularly from German Wasser + Greek elaion ‘oil’ + -ine