Meaning of the word "calamine lotion" in English

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calamine lotion

US /ˈkæl.ə.maɪn ˈloʊ.ʃən/
UK /ˈkæl.ə.maɪn ˈloʊ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a pink lotion containing zinc oxide and ferric oxide, used to soothe skin irritations, itching, and sunburn

Example:
She applied calamine lotion to the mosquito bites to stop the itching.
Calamine lotion is often recommended for soothing sunburn.
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