What does eyewash mean?

Definitions for eyewash
ˈaɪˌwɒʃ, ˈaɪˌwɔʃeye·wash

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eye-lotion, eyewash, collyriumnoun

    lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes

Wiktionary

  1. eyewashnoun

    A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes

  2. eyewashnoun

    nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.

  3. eyewashnoun

    A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.

Wikipedia

  1. Eyewash

    Eyewash is a fluid, commonly salineus, used to physically wash the eyes in the case that they may be contaminated by foreign materials or substances. Eyewashes may be beneficial to those with sensitive eyes and can provide relief to the painful side effects of sensitivity. However, prolonged usage of such products will cause mild side effects, such as the reddening of the eye and/or pupil and cause itchiness.

ChatGPT

  1. eyewash

    Eyewash refers to several things: 1) A solution used for cleaning or soothing the eyes, often used during an eye emergency, in industries to prevent eye injuries or irritation caused by chemicals or foreign bodies. 2) A term used in slang or colloquially, which means deceptive or misleading talk or behavior designed to impress or deceive people. 3) A structure installed in laboratory and industrial settings that delivers fluid to rinse harmful substances off the eyes or face.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eyewashnoun

    see Eyewater

Wikidata

  1. Eyewash

    Eyewash is a fluid, commonly saline, used in the aid of rinsing of the eye. Eyewash may also describe the apparatus used to physically wash the eyes in the case that they may be contaminated by foreign materials or substances. Eyewashes may be beneficial to those with sensitive eyes and can provide relief to the painful side effects of sensitivity. However, prolonged usage of such products will cause mild side effects, such as the reddening of the eye and/or pupil and cause itchiness. If such symptoms occur, it is best to see one's family doctor.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of eyewash in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of eyewash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of eyewash in a Sentence

  1. Laksheish M Patel:

    Don't ever make any complaints to SEBI against any stock brokers as SEBI is their godfather and so no action will be taken against them. All complaint form and enquiry against brokers is mere eyewash and time pass for SEBI team

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