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Definition of Calamine
1. Noun. A white mineral; a common ore of zinc.
Exact synonyms: Hemimorphite
Substance meronyms: Calamine Lotion
Terms within: Atomic Number 48, Cadmium, Cd
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Substance meronyms: Calamine Lotion
Terms within: Atomic Number 48, Cadmium, Cd
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Definition of Calamine
1. n. A mineral, the hydrous silicate of zinc.
Definition of Calamine
1. Noun. A pale pink powdered form of zinc oxide used in skin lotions ¹
2. Noun. The zinc silicate mineral hemimorphite ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Calamine
1. to apply an ointment for skin ailments [v -MINED, -MINING, -MINES]
Medical Definition of Calamine
1. Zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide or basic zinc carbonate suitably coloured with ferric oxide; used in dusting powders, lotions, and ointments, as a mild astringent and protective agent for skin disorders. Origin: Mediev. L. Calamina, fr. L. Cadmia, fr. G. Kadmia, Theban (earth), fr. Kadmos, founder of Thebes (05 Mar 2000)
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