calamine

• Mineral branco que é um minério de zinco comum, usado em loções medicinais por suas propriedades calmantes e adstringentes.

A white mineral that is a common ore of zinc, often used in medicinal lotions for its soothing and astringent properties.

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1. Zinc oreC1formal

   A white or grayish mineral that is a common ore of zinc, often used in various industrial applications.

   Minério de zinco

   • Calamine is primarily mined for its zinc content.
   • The region's economy relied on calamine extraction.
   • Geologists identified a large deposit of calamine in the area.

2. Medicinal lotionB1formal

   A pink, soothing lotion made from zinc carbonate and iron oxide, used to relieve itching from insect bites, poison ivy, or sunburn.

   Calamina

   • She applied calamine lotion to her sunburned skin.
   • Calamine helps reduce the itching from mosquito bites.
   • The pharmacist recommended calamine for the rash.