camphor ice
noun
a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions.
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Origin of camphor ice
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Words nearby camphor ice
camphol, camphor, camphorate, camphorated oil, camphor ball, camphor ice, camphor laurel, camphor oil, camphor tree, camphorweed, Campignian
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Charlotte unbendingly smoothed out a bit of tin-foil and wrapped the piece of camphor-ice in it.
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British Dictionary definitions for camphor ice
camphor ice
noun
an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin
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