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 were no incubators, so a tiny bag was made for her from absorbent cotton covered with cheesecloth.
From Time Magazine Archive
He should proceed promptly to boil some pieces of absorbent cotton, as large as an egg, together with a nail brush in water.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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