carbolize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of carbolize
First recorded in 1865–70; carbol(ic) + -ize
Example Sentences
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If the wound is not deep and the soreness slight, cold-water bandages and a light protective dressing, such as carbolized cosmoline, will be all that is needed.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The operator should smear his arms with carbolized lard or vaseline to protect them against infection, and particularly in delayed cases with putrid membranes.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Subsequently the white precipitate ointment or carbolized cosmoline should be applied daily until the parts are healed.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The clothing and bed-coverings are to be thoroughly baked or boiled, the pediculi and their ova being in this manner destroyed; a thymol or carbolized boric-acid lotion may be used to relieve the cutaneous irritation.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
A thymol or carbolized boric-acid lotion will relieve the irritation.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
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