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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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They are one of the largest distributors of emergency eyewash stations and are now able to offer this product line to the government.
However, if it's on the white of the eye, try to wash it out by pouring clean water or a sterile eyewash into the inner corner of the eye - check the eyewash is within its useable date as, once opened, it doesn't last long.
Kannada Development Authority Chairman 'Mukhyamantri' Chandru today said the Union Cabinet decision to ratify classical status to Kannada was nothing but an eyewash as it was subject to the verdict on writ petition filed in the Madras High Court.
 
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