How to Use zinc oxide in a Sentence

zinc oxide

noun
  • On the hunt for the most effective zinc oxide sunscreen out there?
    — April Benshosan, Health, 22 June 2023
  • As the particles were cooled, the free zinc bound with oxygen to form zinc oxide crystals.
    — New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
  • However, these formulas can leave a white cast due to zinc oxide’s white hue.
    — Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
  • The team used zinc oxide and tellurium to create the device.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026
  • The white lotus and jasmine help hydrate while zinc oxide defends.
    — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The white lotus and jasmine help hydrate while zinc oxide defends.
    — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • This silky zinc oxide balm is infused with shea butter to keep the area moisturized and has a glossy finish.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • Good-for-you ingredients like passion fruit seed oil and non-nano zinc oxide are just the icing on the cake.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This sunscreen is made with the sole active ingredient of zinc oxide.
    — Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, 28 Aug. 2020
  • With natural zinc oxide and pure oat essence, Aveeno's sunscreen stick soothes and protects at the same time.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
  • Only those with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are allowed to be sold and used.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Another 200 pounds of crude zinc oxide spilled from a second care that was punctured.
    — The Enquirer, 25 July 2023
  • It’s formulated with reef-safe zinc oxide and hyaluronic acid adds a boost of hydration.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
  • Its zinc oxide protection glides on with luxurious ease, giving skin a healthy, dewy look.
    — Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
  • A little goes a long way with this mineral sunscreen with 25 percent zinc oxide.
    — Rachel Walker, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • Out are summers spent perched on a lifeguard chair slathered in zinc oxide, schlepping clubs on fairways or stacking boxes in a warehouse.
    — Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com, 25 July 2019
  • Most rely on mineral filters like non-nano zinc oxide, though there are a few chemical formulas that pass the test too.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 June 2025
  • Most zinc oxide particles used in sunscreen vary in size and shape, resulting in uneven coverage and a chalky look.
    — Kathleen Hou, ELLE, 15 June 2023
  • So the researchers combined it with a molecular sieve of zinc oxide as well as a membrane that blocks water molecules present in the breath.
    — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The effect depends on how much the zinc oxide and tellurium layers overlap inside the structure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026
  • The 11% zinc oxide offers protection and a matte finish without a white residue.
    — Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
  • Vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, calcium iodate, and zinc oxide aid to maintain a healthy coat, as well as strong bones and teeth.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • With sweet pea extract and 100% mineral zinc oxide, this moisturizer is ready to take care of all of your needs.
    — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Always sporting his trademark zinc oxide sun protection, Stanczyk will wind with the best of them, no doubt loving every minute of it.
    — David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 2 July 2020
  • Soon Madan was smoking brown sugar, or junk, a cheap, semi-synthetic mix of heroin, chalk powder, and zinc oxide.
    — Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Yao thinks wandering electrons from the zinc oxide help to stabilize the cobalt atoms, keeping the magnetic field intact.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Key among them is zinc oxide, which provides the broadest range of protection against UV rays of any sunscreen agent available.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
  • Mineral sunscreens like zinc oxide help to protect against UV and some visible light.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which deflect the sun’s rays away from the skin (like a shield).
    — Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
  • The ingredients to look for to find those products are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Burns said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 May 2022

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