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
Words nearby zinc oxide
zinc,
zinc blende,
zinc chloride,
zinc green,
zinc ointment,
zinc oxide,
zinc phosphide,
zinc stearate,
zinc sulfate,
zinc sulfide,
zinc sulphate
British Dictionary definitions for zinc white (1 of 2)
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.