CALAMINE


Meaning of CALAMINE in English

[cal.a.mine] n [ME calamyn ore of zinc, fr. ML calamina, alter. of L cadmia--more at cadmium] (15c): a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments

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