carbolize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of carbolize
First recorded in 1865–70; carbol(ic) + -ize
Example Sentences
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Treatment.—With the knife make a free incision into the most prominent part of the abscess or cyst, then, with a syringe, wash out the sac with carbolized water.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The hair must be cut short, and crusts on the scalp treated with frequent sponging and applications of carbolized vaseline, to soften them and hasten their falling.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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
After the rubbing, absorbent cotton with carbolized oil should be applied and cover all with a thick layer of cotton held on with adhesives.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Burns.—The best household remedies for burns are baking soda and carbolized vaseline.
From Public School Domestic Science by Hoodless, Adelaide
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