Cosmoline

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001362",
  "term": "Cosmoline",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A genericized trademark for a class of rust-preventive petroleum-based compounds, characterized by a viscous, waxy, or greasy consistency. These materials are applied to metal surfaces, such as machine parts, tools, and equipment, to provide long-term protection against corrosion during storage or shipping. Removal requires the use of solvents, steam cleaning, or immersion in boiling water.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kosmolinöl",
    "es": "cosmolina",
    "fr": "cosmoline"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cosmoline/"
}