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jelly vs mineral jelly

mineral jelly vs jelly

jelly and mineral jelly both are nouns.

jelly is a verb but mineral jelly is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jelly Yes No Yes No
mineral jelly Yes No No No
As nouns, mineral jelly is a hyponym of jelly; that is, mineral jelly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than jelly:
  • jelly: any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin
  • mineral jelly: a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
Other hyponyms of jelly include petrolatum, petroleum jelly.
jelly (noun) mineral jelly (noun)
a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin
jelly (verb) mineral jelly (verb)
make into jelly
Difference between jelly and mineral jelly

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