PARAFILM
\pˈaɹəfˌɪlm], \pˈaɹəfˌɪlm], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_f_ˌɪ_l_m]\
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A mixture of solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It has a wide range of uses including as a stiffening agent in ointments, as a lubricant, and as a topical anti-inflammatory. It is also commonly used as an embedding material in histology.
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