carbolic

UK
/kɑːˈbɒlɪk/
US
/kɑrˈbɑlɪk/
carbolicnoun
carbolics
pl
UK
/kɑːˈbɒlɪk/
US
/kɑrˈbɑlɪk/
Used as a short form of ‘carbolic acid’, chiefly in medical contexts.
Définitions
Carbolic acid, especially when used as a disinfectant.
The nurse dabbed some carbolic on the wound.
carbolicadjective
more carbolic
Comp.
most carbolic
Super.
UK
/kɑːˈbɒlɪk/
US
/kɑrˈbɑlɪk/
Traductions
The carbolic smell was strong in the hospital.
Карболовый запах был сильным в больнице.
Définitions
Relating to or containing carbolic acid, often used in reference to its antiseptic properties.
The carbolic smell of the disinfectant filled the hospital room.