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eyewash in French

eyewash in French is collyre — eyewash means the washing out of the eyes with copious solution (usually water alone) to quickly remove an irritant, as for example in laboratories and industrial plants; the washing solution itself.

eyewash in French

collyre
noun
(countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.

What does "eyewash" mean?

  1. noun The washing out of the eyes with copious solution (usually water alone) to quickly remove an irritant, as for example in laboratories and industrial plants; the washing solution itself.
  2. noun A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.
  3. noun Something deceptive and superficially pleasing but without accurate or genuine substance: camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.
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What is "eyewash" in French?

"eyewash" in French is collyre. eyewash means: The washing out of the eyes with copious solution (usually water alone) to quickly remove an irritant, as for example in laboratories and industrial plants; the washing solution itself.

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