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1. (n.) zinc oxide
a white powder, ZnO, used as a pigment and in cosmetics, dental cement, matches, printing inks, and glass, and in medicine for treatment of skin conditions.
Etymology: (1840–50)
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1. (noun) zinc oxide, flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool, philosophers' wool
oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. zinc oxide
A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock.
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