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lotion definition

lo·tion (lō′s̸hən)

noun

a liquid preparation used, as on the skin, for cleansing, soothing, healing, etc.

Etymology: ME loscion < L lotio (gen. lotionis) < lotus: see lotic

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lotion Synonyms

lotion

n.

liniment, hand lotion, cream, moisturizer, cold cream, after shave, solution, embrocation, liquid preparation, wash, lenitive, abirritant, unguent, palliative, demulcent; see also balm 2, cosmetic, medicine 2, salve.


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lotion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • moisturize: Mix 3 drops per 10ml of base - for a quick drying readily absorbed base use our aloe & seaweed gel or moisturizing lotion.

Preposition: with

  • SPF: Make sure you wear a waterproof sun lotion with a high SPF tho to avoid getting burnt.

Adjective modifier

  • sun-tan: The most demanding day was the ascent of Piz Buin ( the mountain that lends its name to the sun-tan lotion ).

Modifies a noun

  • applicator: Less buy lotion applicator at tv products 4 less.

Noun used with modifier

  • suntan: Don't forget your condoms You take your suntan lotion to stop you getting burned, right?
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lotion quotes

The camera can be the most deadly weapon since the assassin's bullet.Or it can be the lotion of the heart.

-Smith

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