zinc oxide


noun Chemistry, Pharmacology.

a white or yellowish-white, amorphous, odorless, water-insoluble powder, ZnO, used chiefly as a paint pigment, in cosmetics, dental cements, matches, white printing inks, and opaque glass, and in medicine in the treatment of skin conditions.
Also called flowers of zinc, zinc white.

Origin of zinc oxide

First recorded in 1840–50

British Dictionary definitions for zinc white (1 of 2)

zinc white

noun

another name for Chinese white

British Dictionary definitions for zinc white (2 of 2)

zinc oxide

noun

a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints (zinc white or Chinese white), cosmetics, glass, and printing inks. It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment. Formula: ZnO Also called: flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool

Medical definitions for zinc white

zinc oxide

n.

An amorphous white or yellowish powder used as a pigment and in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Scientific definitions for zinc white

zinc oxide

A white or yellowish powdery compound used in paints and in various medicines and skin cosmetics. Chemical formula: ZnO.