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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

calamine

/kæləmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does calamine mean?

noun

A type of zinc oxide powder used in cosmetics and as a medicine to treat skin conditions such as eczema and acne. It is often used as a component in calamine lotion.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a calamine lotion to soothe the child's itchy skin."

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