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zinc ointment

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

Origin:
1835–45
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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.
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Main Entry: zinc ointment
Function: noun
: ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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.

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