Definition of Flowers of zinc

1. Noun. Oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment.

Exact synonyms: Philosopher's Wool, Philosophers' Wool, Zinc Oxide
Generic synonyms: Oxide
Substance meronyms: Chinese White, Zinc White

Medical Definition of Flowers of zinc

1. A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock. Pharmacological action: dermatologic agents, sunscreening agents. Chemical name: Zinc oxide (ZnO) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flowers Of Zinc

flowering tree
flowering wintergreen
flowerless
flowerless
flowerlike
flowerpot
flowerpot
flowerpots
flowers
flowers
flowers-of-an-hour
flowers of antimony
flowers of benzoin
flowers of sulfur
flowers of zinc (current term)
flowers of zinc (current term)
flowery
flower arrangement
flower basket of Bochdalek
flower bed
flower bud
flower chain
flower child
flower cluster
flower garden
flower gardening
flower girl
flower head
flower people
flower petal

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