zinc oxide
Definition
Noun: 1. A white, powdery inorganic compound: Zinc oxide is a chemical compound with the formula ZnO. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water and is used extensively in various industrial and consumer applications.
Usage
Zinc oxide is primarily used as a material or ingredient. It is typically referred to as a substance. * It is a key component in many sunscreens due to its ability to block ultraviolet light. * The chemist analyzed the purity of the zinc oxide. * This ointment contains zinc oxide to soothe the skin.
Advanced Usage
- In Materials Science: Zinc oxide is a semiconductor material with applications in electronics, such as in transparent conductive films and sensors.
- The research focuses on the piezoelectric properties of zinc oxide.
- In Rubber Manufacturing: It is used as an activator in the vulcanization process of rubber.
- The formula requires a specific grade of zinc oxide for tire production.
Variants and Related Words
- Zinc White (noun): An alternative name for zinc oxide, especially when used as a white pigment in paints.
- The artist preferred using zinc white for its opacity.
- Philosopher's Wool / Nihil Album (noun): Archaic or historical names for zinc oxide.
- Calamine (noun): A mixture which often contains zinc oxide, used in lotions for skin conditions.
Synonyms
- ZnO (noun): The chemical formula for zinc oxide.
- Zinc White (noun): As above.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Zinc oxide ointment (noun phrase): A topical preparation used for skin protection and treatment.
- Apply zinc oxide ointment to the diaper rash.
- Zinc oxide paste (noun phrase): A thicker formulation of zinc oxide, often used in medicated bandages.
- Zinc oxide nanoparticle (noun phrase): Microscopic particles of ZnO used in advanced applications like sunscreens and coatings.
Noun
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oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
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