HyperDic: lotion

English > 2 senses of the word *lotion*:
NOUN	artifact	lotion	any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
NOUN	artifact	lotion, application	liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

lotion > pronunciation
Sounds	low'shahn
Rhymes	Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...

English > *lotion*: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	Any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.
Narrower	after-shave, after-shave lotion	A fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving
	body lotion	lotion applied to the body after bathing
	hand lotion	lotion used to soften the hands
	toner	A lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
Broader	toiletry, toilet articles	artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Spanish	loción
Catalan	loció

English > *lotion*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin.
Example	"a lotion for dry skin"
Synonym	application
Narrower	blackwash, black lotion	A mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores
	calamine lotion	A lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine
	eye-lotion, eyewash, collyrium	lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
	liniment, embrocation	A medicinal liquid / liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
	menthol	A lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
	rubbing alcohol	lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
	witch hazel, wych hazel	lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
Broader	remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic	A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve / relieve pain
Spanish	loción
Catalan	loció

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