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eyewash

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eye·wash  (wsh, wôsh)
n.
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.

eyewash [ˈaɪˌwɒʃ]
n
1. (Medicine) a mild solution for applying to the eyes for relief of irritation, etc.
2. Informal nonsense; rubbish
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eyewasheyewash - lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
Translations
eyewash [ˈaɪwɒʃ] N (Med) → colirio m
it's a lot of eyewash!¡es puro cuento!
eyewash [ˈaɪwɒʃ] n
bain m d'œil
(fig) (= nonsense) → frime f
eyewash [ˈaɪˌwɒʃ] n (liquid) → collirio (fam) (nonsense) → balle fpl
eyewash [ˈaɪˌwɒʃ] n (liquid) → collirio (fam) (nonsense) → balle fpl


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Yet a single drop of a commercial eyewash, chosen to simulate sweat, slashed the plastic ball's coefficient of friction by 55 percent, the scientists claim.
``There is just a little more eyewash on the outside of it.
The herb tea also makes a soothing gargle and eyewash.
 
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