zinc oxide

noun

: an infusible white solid ZnO used especially as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (such as ointments and sunblocks)

Examples of zinc oxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there are classics like Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion, which uses a potent blend of sulfur, salicylic acid, zinc oxide, and calamine to calm zits overnight. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025

The formula is powered by zinc oxide, two silk proteins (sericin and fibroin), niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid to protect, moisturize, and prep skin for makeup. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

Protect the baby's skin using a barrier ointment containing petroleum jelly or zinc oxide at diaper changes.7 Your healthcare provider may recommend medicated cream or ointment for a rash caused by yeast or bacterial infections. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024

Avène’s proprietary mineral water has been studied extensively and is proven to have anti-inflammatory and redness-relieving properties; the formula also features fellow skin soothers zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and copper sulfate to help heal skin. —Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zinc oxide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

zinc oxide

noun

: a white substance that is used as a white pigment, is added to rubber, and is used in medical and cosmetic preparations (as ointments and sunblocks)

Medical Definition

zinc oxide

noun

: a white solid ZnO used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (as ointments and powders)