<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.</li><li>a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.</li></ul>