carbolated
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of carbolated
First recorded in 1880–85; carbol(ic) + -ate 1 + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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She showed me the extent of her injuries, without the slightest hesitation, and I gave her first-aid treatment with my carbolated vaseline.
From The Prairie Wife by Harvey Dunn
Something else was therefore necessary, and I thought of carbolated glycerine.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various
A weak solution of alum may also be used for cotton plugs and sponges, also carbolated vaseline on plugs.
From Family Limitation by Margaret Sanger
There are but two additional elements, carbolated glycerine and absorbent paper.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various
After cleaning the nests, put powdered carbolated lime in all cracks, corners, and damp places.
From Profitable Squab Breeding by Carl Dare
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