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camphorated oil

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a solution of one part camphor oil in four parts cottonseed oil used as a counterirritant.


camphorated oil

noun

  1. a liniment consisting of camphor and peanut oil, used as a counterirritant


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Example Sentences

Melt the wax with the oil, then add the camphorated oil and Goulard extract.

Here are some cough lozenges, and I shall rub your chest to-night with camphorated oil.

Camphorated oil or camphorated spirits should be rubbed over the bowels, stomach and thighs.

Camphorated oil is an excellent lotion for sore throat, sore chest, aching limbs, etc.

If the child be young, or if the skin be tender, the camphorated oil may be used without the turpentine.

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