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noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

Examples

lotion 2
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

Derivationally related form

verb

apply to a surface

Hyponym

noun

a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores

noun

a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations

noun

lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes

noun

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

noun

a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint