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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.
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Origin of camphor ice

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Historical Examples of camphor ice

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

    Shadows of Flames

    Amelie Rives

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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