absorbent cotton
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of absorbent cotton
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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They must be a thick absorbent cotton but never terry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Each set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths in soft, absorbent cotton terry.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
Exhausted doctors at Greece's 133 state hospitals cite a lack of staff as well as basic supplies such as absorbent cotton, catheters, gloves and paper used to cover examination beds.
From Reuters ● Dec. 4, 2012
There is strict rationing of gauze, absorbent cotton, condensed and powdered milk.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then clean, dry absorbent cotton is applied, and pressure made on the wounds if bleeding does not soon stop or is excessive.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow
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