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cotton wool

Translations

cotton woolnoun

She used cotton wool to clean the wound.

Она использовала вату, чтобы очистить рану.

Synonyms

cotton woolnoun

A soft mass of cotton, often used for medical or cosmetic purposes.

She used cotton wool to clean the wound before applying a bandage.

A protective or insulating layer, often used metaphorically to describe an overly protective environment.

He grew up in cotton wool, shielded from the harsh realities of the world.