| an ointment composed of mineral oil and zinc oxide, used in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions. |

| zinc ointment n. A salve consisting of about 20 percent zinc oxide with beeswax or paraffin and petrolatum, used in the treatment of skin disorders. |
zinc ointment n.
A salve consisting of about 20 percent zinc oxide with beeswax or paraffin and petrolatum, used in the treatment of skin disorders.