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

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

Treatment.—It may be treated by oxid of zinc ointment, and to relieve the irritation a solution of opium or belladonna in water, or of sugar of lead or oil of peppermint.

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

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 Becher, Arthur E.

Water should not be used oftener than once a week—oxide of zinc ointment is also good.

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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