zinc ointment
1zinc ointment — n. an ointment containing zinc oxide …
2Zinc 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 …
3zinc 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 …
4zinc ointment — noun an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases • Hypernyms: ↑ointment, ↑unction, ↑unguent, ↑balm, ↑salve …
5zinc ointment — Pharm. an ointment composed of mineral oil and zinc oxide, used in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions. [1835 45] * * * …
6zinc ointment — noun ointment containing zinc oxide, used for various skin conditions …
7zinc ointment — /ˈzɪŋk ɔɪntmənt/ (say zingk oyntmuhnt) noun a skin ointment composed of paraffin, white petroleum, and zinc oxide …
8zinc ointment — skim balm made from zinc and used for medicinal purposes …
9zinc 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 …
10Zinc oxide — Other names Zinc white Calamine Identifiers …
