| flowers | A mineral substance in a powdery state after sublimation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| flowers of antimony | Sb2O3;used technically in paints and flame-proofing; also used as an expectorant and emetic. Synonym: antimonous oxide, antimony oxide, flowers of antimony. Abbreviation: Sb (05 Mar 2000) |
| flowers of benzoin | C6H5COOH;occurs naturally in gum benzoin; it is used as a food preservative, locally as a fungistatic, and orally as an antiseptic, diuretic, and expectorant. It is excreted rapidly as hippuric acid. Synonym: benzoyl hydrate, flowers of benzoin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flowers of sulfur | Used in preparing sulfur ointment and in the treatment of various skin disorders. Synonym: flowers of sulfur. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flowers of zinc | <chemical> A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock. Pharmacological action: dermatologic agents, sunscreening agents. Chemical name: Zinc oxide (ZnO) (12 Dec 1998) |