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Definition of ichthyol : An oily substance prepared by the dry distillation of a bituminous mineral containing fossil fishes. It is used in medicine as a remedy in some forms of skin diseases.

Usage examples:

• A dressing of ichthyol and glycerine should be employed for a few days. - "Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.", Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson.
• Allow this to almost dry, and then sprinkle on talcum powder which smooths over the dry varnish of ichthyol. - "The Mother and Her Child", William S. Sadler Lena K. Sadler.