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jelly vs petroleum jelly

petroleum jelly vs jelly

jelly and petroleum jelly both are nouns.

jelly is a verb but petroleum jelly is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jelly Yes No Yes No
petroleum jelly Yes No No No
As nouns, petroleum jelly is a hyponym of jelly; that is, petroleum jelly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than jelly:
  • jelly: any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin
  • petroleum jelly: a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
Other hyponyms of jelly include mineral jelly, petrolatum.
jelly (noun) petroleum 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) petroleum jelly (verb)
make into jelly
Difference between jelly and petroleum jelly

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