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eye-lotion

eye-lotion

4.2
A liquid that cleans or soothes the eyes
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪˌloʊʃən/
translation icon : loción ocular
  • The doctor recommended using an eye-lotion twice a day to relieve irritation.

Examples

  • She bought a gentle eye-lotion to help cleanse her eyes after swimming.

  • I applied some eye-lotion before bed.

  • Always check the ingredients before applying any eye-lotion to sensitive areas.

  • The doctor recommended an eye-lotion for my irritation.

  • She bought a gentle eye-lotion to help cleanse her eyes after swimming.

  • The doctor recommended using an eye-lotion twice a day to relieve irritation.

  • Always check the ingredients before applying any eye-lotion to sensitive areas.

Synonyms

eyewash
vseye-lotion
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A liquid you use to rinse your eyes and remove dirt or chemicals

is used for gentle cleansing and soothing rather than forceful rinsing
collyrium
vseye-lotion
  • Archaic
9.9

A liquid medicine used to wash and treat the eyes

is gentler and focuses on soothing rather than medical treatment

Surface Forms

eye-lotion singular
eye-lotions plural

Morphology

eye-lotion = eye + lotion (transparent) = eye + lotion

Direct compound of 'eye' + 'lotion' meaning a lotion intended for use on the eyes, easily inferable by learners.

Etymology

The word eye-lotion is simply eye + lotion, and lotion comes from a Latin word meaning 'washing'. So, an eye-lotion is a liquid used for 'washing' or 'soothing' the eyes.