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zinc ointment

n.
A salve consisting of about 20 percent zinc oxide with beeswax or paraffin and petrolatum, used in the treatment of skin disorders. Also called zinc oxide ointment.
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Morgan''s sister admitted harbouring the soldier and told how she treated his injured thumb with zinc ointment. The bandage she used matched the material found at the murder scene.
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The major launch was "L'il Goat's Milk," a children's collection that includes soap, lotion, a combination tearless shampoo/body wash, lotion-based body wipes and a zinc ointment.
Canus Vermont
Known as "Li'l Goat's Milk," the collection will have soap, lotion, a combination tearless shampoo/body wash, lotion-based baby wipes and a zinc ointment.
Fragrance, color, texture in bath. (Children's H&BAs)
The children's collection, to be known as "Li'l Goat's Milk" will include soap, lotion, a combination tearless shampoo/body wash, lotion-based baby wipes, and a zinc ointment. The line features a consistent logo based on a plush toy goat.
Canus Vermont LLC. (H&BA Vendor Outlook)
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