| zinc radioisotopes | Unstable isotopes of zinc that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Zn atoms with atomic weights 60-63, 65, 69, 71, and 72 are radioactive zinc isotopes. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| zinc stearate | A zinc compound with variable proportions of stearic and palmitic acids; a water-repellent, protective agent used in powders and ointments in the treatment of eczema, acne, and other skin diseases. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zinc sulfocarbolate | Used as an intestinal antiseptic and locally as an astringent in chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes. Synonym: zinc sulfocarbolate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zinc superoxide | ZnO2;a yellowish white powder, insoluble in water and decomposed by acids; used in pharmaceutical preparations. Synonym: zinc superoxide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zinc undecylenate | Zinc undecenoate, [CH2==CH(CH2)8COO]2Zn;the zinc salt of undecylenic acid; used in the treatment of fungal and other affections of the skin, including psoriasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zinc white | <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) |
| unmodified zinc oxide-eugenol cement | A dental cement obtained by mixing zinc oxide and eugenol without modifiers. (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) |
| acid sulfate | A salt containing HSO4-. Synonym: acid sulfate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| active sulfate | 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate;an intermediate in the formation of urinary ethereal sulfates, notable for containing a "high energy" sulfate bond; the 3'-OH of adenosine is replaced by -OPO3H2, the 5'-OH by -OP(O2H)-OSO3H. Synonym: active sulfate. Acronym: PAPS (05 Mar 2000) |
| adenine sulfate | Adenine conjugated with sulfuric acid; used to stimulate leukocyte production in agranulocytosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| adenylyl sulfate-ammonia adenylyltransferase | <enzyme> Forms adenosine 5'-phosphoramidate Registry number: EC 2.7.7.- Synonym: adenylyl sulphate-ammonia adenylyltransferase, as-aat (26 Jun 1999) |
| aluminum ammonium sulfate | AlNH4(SO4)2;an astringent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum potassium sulfate | AlK(SO4)2;an astringent and styptic; also used in veterinary medicine for ulcerative stomatitis, leukorrhoea, and conjunctivitis. Synonym: potassium alum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate | Astringent detergent for skin ulcers. Synonym: cake alum. (05 Mar 2000) |