n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-l ə - ˌ m ī n, -m ə n
Function: 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