CALAMINE


Meaning of CALAMINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-lə-ˌmīn, -mən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English calamyn ore of zinc, from Medieval Latin calamina, alteration of Latin cadmia — more at cadmium

Date: 15th century

: a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments

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