Calamining

/ˈkæl.ə.maɪ.nɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of treating something with calamine or coating it with calamine powder or lotion.

Etymology

From 'calamine' + present participle suffix '-ing'. This creates a gerund or active verb form describing the action of applying calamine.

Kelly Says

The act of calamining—spreading pink lotion on sunburned skin—became such a common ritual that generations of kids associate that smell with summer and healing.

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