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windburn [′win‚bərn] (botany) Injury to plant foliage, caused by strong, hot, dry winds. (medicine) A superficial inflammation of the skin, analogous to sunburn, caused by exposure to wind, especially a hot dry wind, inducing a dilation of the surface blood vessels. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Donovan Industries' DawnMist[R] Petroleum Jelly helps to prevent diaper rash and provides protection for skin from windburn and chapping. For the skiers and boarders themselves, even a little snow is reason enough to exercise their ski muscles, prime their faces for windburns and get ready for the good stuff - wherever they might find it. Everest to protect her skin from rashes, windburn, frostbite and chapped lips. |
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