carbolated

[ kahr-buh-ley-tid ]

adjective

1. containing carbolic acid or phenol.

carbolated

/ ˈkɑːbəˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. containing carbolic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbolated¹

First recorded in 1880–85; carbol(ic) + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

This box should contain a pot of carbolated vaseline to be used on cuts or bruises, as in wing trouble.

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A weak solution of alum may also be used for cotton plugs and sponges, also carbolated vaseline on plugs.

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Treatment—Wash the irritated surface gently with soap and water, and then apply a paste of soda bicarbonate or cover quickly with carbolated vaseline.

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The bite of the first and the sting of the second are poisonous, and may be treated like other insect venom, by carbolated glycerin, or a strong solution of ammonia, or permanganate of potash.

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If the itching is acute, the body can be rubbed with carbolated vaseline.

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