eyewash

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eye·wash

(ī′wŏsh′, ī′wôsh′)

1. A solution, medicated or nonmedicated, applied as a cleanser for the eyes.

2. Informal Actions or remarks intended to conceal the facts of a situation.

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eyewash

(ˈaɪˌwɒʃ)

1. (Medicine) a mild solution for applying to the eyes for relief of irritation, etc

2. informal nonsense; rubbish

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eye•wash

(ˈaɪˌwɒʃ, ˈaɪˌwɔʃ)

n.

1. Also called collyrium. a soothing solution applied locally to the eye.

2. nonsense; bunk.

[1865–70]

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Noun

eyewash - lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes

collyrium, eye-lotion

lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"

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collirio

eyewash

[ˈaɪwɒʃ] N (Med) → colirio m
it's a lot of eyewash! → ¡es puro cuento!

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eyewash

[ˈaɪwɒʃ] n

→ bain m d'œil

(fig) (= nonsense) → frime f

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eyewash

[ˈaɪˌwɒʃ] n (liquid) → collirio (fam) (nonsense) → balle fpl

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

eyewash

n colirio, gotas para los ojos

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