Definition of Butter of zinc

1. Noun. (obsolete inorganic compound) zinc chloride ¹

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Medical Definition of Butter of zinc

1. ZnCl2;formerly used as a caustic for the removal of cutaneous cancers, nevi, etc., and in weak solution in the treatment of gonorrhoea and conjunctivitis. Synonym: butter of zinc. (05 Mar 2000)

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