camphor ice


noun
  1. a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions.

Origin of camphor ice

1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words Nearby camphor ice

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How to use camphor ice in a sentence

  • I tried many remedies, and finally found one, camphor ice, that would prevent the drying and cracking.

  • Charlotte unbendingly smoothed out a bit of tin-foil and wrapped the piece of camphor-ice in it.

    Shadows of Flames | Amelie Rives
  • camphor ice is also excellent, and can be applied with but little inconvenience.

    The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) | Mrs. F.L. Gillette

British Dictionary definitions for camphor ice

camphor ice

noun
  1. an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin

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