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calamine::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hemimorphite |
| Type of | mineral |
Examples of calamine
calamine
Treat rash with anti-itch medication containing hydrocortisone or calamine lotion.
From the thestate.com
It was good old-fashioned, uncomplicated, downright pink and messy, calamine lotion.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
I've tried calamine lotion, thinking that might help heal them, but it didn't do any good.
From the tennessean.com
Her gray and calamine-pink mottled ears flapped against my ankles, a gentle thwap, thwap.
From the newsweek.com
An over-the-counter remedy is calamine lotion or anything that has a cortisone derivative.
From the ocregister.com
Zinc oxide, calamine lotion and cortisone ointments alleviate the itch.
From the stltoday.com
Topical lotions containing calamine can be used on the rash or blisters and may be soothing.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I don't think I've ever actually experienced calamine lotion before.
From the emotionalumbrella.com
You've got to have plasters, aspirin, witch hazel, oil of cloves and probably calamine lotion.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Hemimorphite: a white mineral; a common ore of zinc
- Calamine is a mixture of zinc oxide (ZnO) with about 0.5% iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3). It is the main ingredient in calamine lotion and is used as an antipruritic (anti-itching agent) to treat mild pruritic conditions such as sunburn, eczema, rashes, poison ivy, chickenpox, and insect bites and ...
- Calamine is a historic name for an ore of zinc. The name calamine was derived from the Belgian town of Kelmis, whose French name is "La Calamine", which is home to a zinc mine. In the 18th and 19th century large ore mines could be found near the German village of Breinigerberg.
- A pink ointment sometimes used to treat skin irritation
- Preparation of zinc carbonate, colored with ferric oxide (a form of rust). Zinc carbonate is a counter-irritant used to reduce itching. It is still an irritant when applied to skin so it should be used only as needed. See counter-irritant.
- In its purest form, zinc carbonate (ZnCO3)'
- An astringent made from zinc carbonate or zinc oxide, usually used in lotion form to treat skin problems that cause itching or discomfort.
- This mineral is of very rare occurence in the lead region. It is found in small, drusy crystals; coating, Smithsonite. The crystals are very brittle, colorless and have a vitrious luster. It is found near Mineral Point.
- A pink powder that is made of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide. It is used in lotions, ointments, and liniments. It is a customary mixture that is soothing and healing to the skin. It is great for itchy rashes such as poison ivy. ...
