
Mineral oil
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Mineral oil is a colorless and odorless oil derived from crude petroleum. It is used in a variety of applications, including cosmetics, food and lubricants. The name describes the structure of the molecule. Mineral indicates that the oil comes from a mineral source, specifically crude petroleum, rather than from plant or animal sources. Oil refers...