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camphor ice
noun
- 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
- an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin
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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.
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Charlotte unbendingly smoothed out a bit of tin-foil and wrapped the piece of camphor-ice in it.
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Camphor ice is also excellent, and can be applied with but little inconvenience.
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