lotion
[ loh-shuh n ]
/ ˈloʊ ʃən /
noun
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.
a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.
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British Dictionary definitions for lotion
lotion
/ (ˈləʊʃən) /
noun
a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc
Word Origin for lotion
C14: via Old French from Latin
lōtiō a washing, from
lōtus past participle of
lavāre to wash
Medical definitions for lotion
lotion
[ lō′shən ]
n.
A medicated preparation consisting of a liquid suspension or dispersion intended for external application.
Any of various externally applied cosmetic liquids.