Meaning of Topical | Babel Free

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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“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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