carron oil

[ kar-uhn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a liniment containing limewater and linseed oil, used in medicine chiefly for burns.

carron oil

/ ˈkærən /

noun

1. an ointment of limewater and linseed oil, formerly used to treat burns

Word History and Origins

Origin of carron oil¹

First recorded in 1880–85; named after Carron, Scotland, where it was used for treatment of ironworks laborers

Word History and Origins

Origin of carron oil¹

C19: named after Carron, Scotland, where it was used among the ironworkers

Example Sentences

Carron-oil, kar′on-oil, n. a liniment composed of linseed-oil and lime-water.

From Project Gutenberg

The linseed oil and lime-water known as "Carron Oil" forms the best dressing to apply.

From Project Gutenberg