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camphor ice

noun

  1. a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions.


camphor ice

noun

  1. an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of camphor ice1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Example Sentences

I tried many remedies, and finally found one, camphor ice, that would prevent the drying and cracking.

Charlotte unbendingly smoothed out a bit of tin-foil and wrapped the piece of camphor-ice in it.

Camphor ice is also excellent, and can be applied with but little inconvenience.

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