Meaning Of The Word Zinc oxide

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What's The Definition Of Zinc oxide?

zinc oxide in American English
a white powder, ZnO, used as a pigment and in making rubber articles, cosmetics, ointments, etc.
noun: 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

zinc oxide in British English
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

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