carbolated

American

[kahr-buh-ley-tid] / ˈkɑr bəˌleɪ tɪd /

adjective

containing carbolic acid or phenol.

carbolated British

/ ˈkɑːbəˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

containing carbolic acid

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Etymology

Origin of carbolated

First recorded in 1880–85; carbol(ic) + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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This box should contain a pot of carbolated vaseline to be used on cuts or bruises, as in wing trouble.

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A weak solution of alum may also be used for cotton plugs and sponges, also carbolated vaseline on plugs.

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Treatment—Wash the irritated surface gently with soap and water, and then apply a paste of soda bicarbonate or cover quickly with carbolated vaseline.

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The bite of the first and the sting of the second are poisonous, and may be treated like other insect venom, by carbolated glycerin, or a strong solution of ammonia, or permanganate of potash.

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Kit, get the bandages ready and prepare some carbolated water.

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