Meaning Of The Word Cosmoline

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Cosmoline Meaning

Cosmoline Definition
Cosmoline Definition

What's The Definition Of Cosmoline?

Cosmoline in American English
petrolatum of a heavy grade, used esp. as a protective coating for firearms, metals, etc.
this substance
to coat with this substance

cosmoline in British English
noun: a substance obtained from petroleum that is similar to petrolatum and is applied to machinery, esp vehicles or weapons, in order to prevent rust

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