camphorated oil

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

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

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camphorated oil British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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camphorated oil

I think it advisable to keep the chest well smeared with camphorated oil, over which should be worn an oil-silk jacket.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Other counter-irritants in common use are iodine, turpentine, ammonia, kerosene, camphorated oil, capsicum vaseline, and various liniments.

From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by American Red Cross

Bathe the chest and throat up around the head with camphorated oil; drink water and steam the throat and mouth over hot water.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter

If a bird seems weak in the legs rub some camphorated oil on the hock joint and repeat the operation as long as necessary.

From Profitable Squab Breeding by Carl Dare

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

From The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life by John Campbell

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