lotion

[ loh-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.

  2. a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.

Origin of lotion

1
1350–1400; Middle English locion<Latin lōtiōn- (stem of lōtiō) a washing. See lotic, -ion

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lotion

/ (ˈləʊʃən) /


noun
  1. a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc

Origin of lotion

1
C14: via Old French from Latin lōtiō a washing, from lōtus past participle of lavāre to wash

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