noun
mineral oil
Refers to oil derived from mineral sources, such as petroleum, as opposed to vegetable or animal oils. Used in industrial, cosmetic, and medical contexts.
この化粧品には鉱物油が含まれています。
This cosmetic contains mineral oil.
動物油 is animal oil/fat, contrasting with 鉱物油 which is mineral-based.
Compound of 鉱物 (mineral) and 油 (oil). The term is a straightforward kanji compound describing oil from mineral sources.