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
Also called: flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool
zinc oxide in American English
a white powder, ZnO, used as a pigment and in making rubber articles, cosmetics, ointments, etc.
Examples of 'zinc oxide' in a sentence
zinc oxide
The zinc oxide helps to block harmful rays.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Zinc oxide is the body's natural lip lubricant.
The Sun (2010)
If you're darker or your skin appears dulled by the zinc oxide, then mix a little liquid bronzer into the cream.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The rest, a whopping 660 million, end up in landfill where they leak unpleasant chemicals, such as zinc oxide, into the ground.