philosophers' wool

Definitions of philosophers' wool
  1. noun
    oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
    synonyms: flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool, zinc oxide
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    type of:
    oxide
    any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
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