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an ointment composed of mineral oil and zinc oxide, used in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions.[1835-45]
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Universalium. 2010.
zinc ointment
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zinc ointment — n. an ointment containing zinc oxide … English World dictionary
Zinc ointment — A topical preparation containing zinc that is applied to protect the skin from irritation or sunburn. Zinc ointment is often the basis for commercial preparations for preventing diaper rash. It should not be used on skin that is already broken or … Medical dictionary
zinc ointment — zinc′ oint′ment n. pha an ointment composed of mineral oil and zinc oxide, used as a sunblock and to treat skin conditions • Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
zinc ointment — noun an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases • Hypernyms: ↑ointment, ↑unction, ↑unguent, ↑balm, ↑salve … Useful english dictionary
zinc ointment — noun ointment containing zinc oxide, used for various skin conditions … English new terms dictionary
zinc ointment — /ˈzɪŋk ɔɪntmənt/ (say zingk oyntmuhnt) noun a skin ointment composed of paraffin, white petroleum, and zinc oxide …
zinc ointment — skim balm made from zinc and used for medicinal purposes … English contemporary dictionary
zinc oxide — noun oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment • Syn: ↑flowers of zinc, ↑philosopher s wool, ↑philosophers wool • Hypernyms: ↑oxide • Substance Holonyms: ↑zinc whi … Useful english dictionary
Zinc oxide — Other names Zinc white Calamine Identifiers … Wikipedia
Zinc acetate — IUPAC name Zinc acetate … Wikipedia
