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
The toe should be covered with absorbent cotton and a bandage.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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