Calamine ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Calamine ( noun )

A pinkish or grayish mineral, hydrous zinc silicate, Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O, that is used as a mild astringent and in the manufacture of brass and other alloys.

Origin:

From french calamine, from latin calaminaris, from calamus ("reed").

Examples:

1. Calamine is a common ingredient in sunscreens for its soothing properties.
2. Calamine lotion is often used to treat itching and irritation.
3. The pinkish mineral found in the mine was identified as calamine.
4. Calamine is used in the production of zinc and other alloys.
5. The calamine solution was used as a mild astringent on the patient's skin.

(As a verb)

Calamine ( verb )

A pinkish or grayish mineral, hydrous zinc silicate, Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O, that is used as a mild astringent and in the manufacture of brass and other alloys.

Origin:

From french calamine, from latin calaminaris, from calamus ("reed").

Examples:

1. Calamine is a common ingredient in sunscreens for its soothing properties.
2. Calamine lotion is often used to treat itching and irritation.
3. The pinkish mineral found in the mine was identified as calamine.
4. Calamine is used in the production of zinc and other alloys.
5. The calamine solution was used as a mild astringent on the patient's skin.