Topical

Definitions

1. A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
2. A topical anaesthetic.
3. A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.
4. A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.

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Examples

“Small amounts of potent ingredients can, in theory, mean⟳ far less skin irritation, as one might get⟳ with a one-time high dose of retinol. And with topicals, there is a more uniform delivery of product to the skin’s surface.”

“"This is a great introductory line to first-time cannabis users because two of the items are topicals, which don't get⟳ you high," says Elisabeth, who prides herself and her growers on having a well-balanced and chemical-free strand.”

“You can’t do a show⟳ at an audience – you have⟳ to do a show⟳ with an audience and structure⟳ the act so that you start⟳ with the “hello” gags, then the topicals, then the surreal stuff.”

“beautiful Pictorials, topicals, commemoratives, airmails. Introductory selection 40% discount. Ralph Rice, 15 Longlane, West Hartford 7, Conn.”

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