zinc ointment

American

noun

Pharmacology.

an ointment composed of mineral oil and zinc oxide, used in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions.

zinc ointment British

noun

a medicinal ointment consisting of zinc oxide, petrolatum, and paraffin, used to treat certain skin diseases

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Etymology

Origin of zinc ointment

First recorded in 1835–45

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zinc ointment

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

Oxid of zinc ointment should be used on confluent eruptions, and if the ulceration is excessive it may have to be touched with caustic.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener

I can see positive dislike for my Dinkie in her eyes, and I’m at present applying zinc ointment to Pee-Wee’s chafed and scalded little body because of her neglect.

From The Prairie Mother by Arthur E. Becher

On the table were zinc ointment, vaseline, scentless eau de Cologne, Castile soap, and a powder-puff.

From The Grim Smile of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

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