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calamine

One entry found.

Main Entry:
cal·a·mine 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈka-lə-ˌmīn, -mən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English calamyn ore of zinc, from Medieval Latin calamina, alteration of Latin cadmia — more at cadmium
Date:
15th century
: a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments


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