carbolated
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of carbolated
First recorded in 1880–85; carbol(ic) + -ate 1 + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Kit, get the bandages ready and prepare some carbolated water.
From Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur by Taylor, Edward C.
There are but two additional elements, carbolated glycerine and absorbent paper.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various
Dust well with buhach through the feathered portion of the bird and apply carbolated vaseline to the bare skin and the edges of the feathers where the insects work.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)
Wipe with a clean, soft cloth and apply a very little witch hazel or carbolated salve to the eyes, nostrils and head.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)
Something else was therefore necessary, and I thought of carbolated glycerine.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various
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