Meaning of LOTION
| Pronunciation: | | 'lowshun
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- [n] any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
- [n] liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
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| | See Also: | | after-shave, after-shave lotion, body lotion, calamine lotion, collyrium, curative, cure, embrocation, eye-lotion, eyewash, hand lotion, liniment, menthol, remedy, rubbing alcohol, toilet article, toiletries, toiletry, toner, witch hazel, wych hazel | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Lo"tion\, n. [L. lotio, fr. lavare, lotum, to wash: cf.
F. lotion. See {Lave} to wash.]
1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of
rendering it fair.
2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured
or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for
improving its appearance.
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| | Related Terms: | | abstergent, after-shave lotion, balm, balsam, bay rum, brilliantine, cathartic, cerate, chrism, cleaner, cleaning agent, cleaning solvent, cleanser, cleansing cream, cold cream, collyrium, cologne, cologne water, cream, demulcent, dentifrice, depurant, detergent, diuretic, eau de Cologne, eau de jasmin, eau de lavande, eau de rose, embrocation, emetic, emollient, enema, eye-lotion, eyewash, eyewater, face cream, Florida water, hand lotion, holystone, inunction, inunctum, lanolin, lavender water, lenitive, liniment, mouthwash, nard, nauseant, oil, ointment, pomade, pomatum, pumice stone, purgative, purge, purifier, rinse, rose water, salve, shampoo, soap, solvent, soothing syrup, spikenard, synthetic detergent, toilet water, tooth powder, toothpaste, unction, unguent, unguentum, vulnerary, wash |
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