English Explanatory Dictionary

philosopher's wool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Zinc oxide (chemical formula ZnO) as a white flocculent powder.

Pronunciation

/fɪˌlɒsəfəz ˈwʊl/ /fəˌlɑs(ə)fəɹz ˈwʊl/ En-us-philosopher's wool.oga

Word forms

philosopher's wool philosophers' wool

Etymology

From philosopher (“(obsolete) an alchemist”) + -’s + wool.

Synonyms

philosophical wool

Related words

philosopher's game philosopher's lamp philosopher's stone
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