carbolated
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of carbolated
First recorded in 1880–85; carbol(ic) + -ate 1 + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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A weak solution of alum may also be used for cotton plugs and sponges, also carbolated vaseline on plugs.
From Family Limitation by Sanger, Margaret
Treatment—Wash the irritated surface gently with soap and water, and then apply a paste of soda bicarbonate or cover quickly with carbolated vaseline.
From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam
There are but two additional elements, carbolated glycerine and absorbent paper.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various
This box should contain a pot of carbolated vaseline to be used on cuts or bruises, as in wing trouble.
From Profitable Squab Breeding by Dare, Carl
After cleaning the nests, put powdered carbolated lime in all cracks, corners, and damp places.
From Profitable Squab Breeding by Dare, Carl
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