Calamine Definition

kălə-mīn, -mĭn
noun
Webster's New World
A pink powder consisting of zinc oxide mixed with a small amount of ferric oxide, used in lotions and ointments for skin disease.
Webster's New World
An alloy composed of lead, tin, and zinc.
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Webster's New World
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Origin of Calamine

  • French from Medieval Latin calamīna alteration of Latin cadmīa cadmium

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French calamine, Latin calamina.

    From Wiktionary

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