CALAMINA
\kˈalɐmˌɪnə], \kˈalɐmˌɪnə], \k_ˈa_l_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_n_ə]\
Definitions of CALAMINA
Sort: Oldest first
-
From calamus, 'a reed,' so called from its reed-like appearance. Cadmi'a, C. lapido'sa aero'sa seu fos'silis, Lapis Aero'sus, Lapis Calamina'ris, Calamina'ris, Car'bonas Zinci impu'rus, Cathmir, (F.) Pierre calaminaire. Native impure carbonate of zinc. Calamine is chiefly used for pharmaceutical purposes in the form of the Calamina praepara'ta (Ph. U.S.), Lapis Calamina'ris praepara'tus, Car'bonas zinci impu'rus praepara'tus, Zinci car'bonas praepara'tus, Prepared Calamine :-Calamine reduced to an impalpable powder by roasting and levigation. In this state it is sprinkled or dusted on excoriated parts, or to prevent excoriation, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
