latex β a milky liquid in certain plants, as milkweeds, euphorbias, poppies, or the plants yielding India rubber, that coagulates on exposure to air.
oil β any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
pigment β a dry insoluble substance, usually pulverized, which when suspended in a liquid vehicle becomes a paint, ink, etc.
stain β a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
varnish β a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating.
gloss β an explanation or translation, by means of a marginal or interlinear note, of a technical or unusual expression in a manuscript text.
overlay β to lie over or upon, as a covering or stratum.
tempera β a technique of painting in which an emulsion consisting of water and pure egg yolk or a mixture of egg and oil is used as a binder or medium, characterized by its lean film-forming properties and rapid drying rate.
veneer β a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
lotion β Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
jelly β a food preparation of a soft, elastic consistency due to the presence of gelatin, pectin, etc., especially fruit juice boiled down with sugar and used as a sweet spread for bread and toast, as a filling for cakes or doughnuts, etc.
ointment β a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
liniment β a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.
salve β a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.
unction β the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.
unguent β an ointment or salve, usually liquid or semiliquid, for application to wounds, sores, etc.
moisturizer β a cosmetic preparation, as a cream or lotion, used to restore moisture to the skin, especially of the face and neck.
cleanser β A cleanser is a liquid or cream that you use for cleaning your skin.
disinfectant β any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
antiperspirant β an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration
fumigant β any volatile or volatilizable chemical compound used as a disinfectant or pesticide.
