Definition of Zinc oxide

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

Definition of Zinc oxide

1. Noun. (chemistry) An amorphous solid, ZnO, white when pure but often pale yellow, used in pigments and cosmetics ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Zinc oxide

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 Zinc Oxide

zinc cadmium sulfide
zinc caprylate
zinc chloride
zinc colic
zinc compounds
zinc deficiency
zinc deficiency dermatitis and diarrhoea
zinc excess
zinc finger
zinc fingers
zinc fume fever
zinc gelatin
zinc iodide
zinc isotopes
zinc ointment
zinc oxide (current term)
zinc oxide-eugenol cement
zinc oxide and eugenol
zinc permanganate
zinc peroxide
zinc phenolsulfonate
zinc phosphate cement
zinc phosphide
zinc poisoning
zinc pyrithione
zinc radioisotopes
zinc stearate
zinc sulfate
zinc sulfate flotation centrifugation method
zinc sulfocarbolate

Other Resources:

Search for Zinc oxide on Dictionary.com!Search for Zinc oxide on Thesaurus.com!Search for Zinc oxide on Google!Search for Zinc oxide on Wikipedia!

Quick Links

Search