CEFR B2

zinc oxide

noun

Meaning

A white powder used as a pigment, in cosmetics, and as a semiconductor.

Examples

Zinc oxide is applied to the skin to protect it from the sun.
The compound zinc oxide has a high refractive index.

Synonyms: zinc white, calamine

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zinc oxide (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: zɪŋk ˈɒksaɪd

Definition

A white powder used as a pigment, in cosmetics, and as a semiconductor.

Examples

Zinc oxide is applied to the skin to protect it from the sun.
The compound zinc oxide has a high refractive index.

Synonyms of zinc oxide

Words with a similar meaning to zinc oxide:

zinc white
calamine

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