zinc ointment
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of zinc ointment
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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From the frozen duffel he pulls matches, Vaseline and zinc ointment.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2014
He’s holding a tube of zinc ointment in one hand and is dabbing Rosie’s punctured skin.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
It can be rapidly cured by the use of an oxide of zinc ointment, which should be continued for some time after the appearances have altogether passed off.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
If the disease is bad, or obstinate, apply a little oxide of zinc ointment.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
The Black wash should be used twice a day just before the oxide of zinc ointment is applied.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
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