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cotton wool Definition

cotton wool

noun

  1. raw cotton
  2. cotton batting

cotton wool Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • soak: If your roots are greasy soak some cotton wool in witch hazel, cologne or skin tonic and rub all over scalp.
  • use: Apply this product daily to the affected area using cotton wool.
  • hold: Test the needles on a damp piece of cotton wool held between forceps.
  • take: Then I took the cotton wool out of my left ear and put some into my right ear instead.
  • moisten: Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse off with moistened cotton wool.
  • wipe: Blood sampling - pipettes, wipes, cotton wool, gloves, lancets.

Adjective modifier

  • damp: You can wipe their ears out with damp cotton wool.
  • moist: But once transferred onto the moist cotton wool, they'll dissolve and turn a lighter shade of red.
  • clean: Directions: Acne and Spots: Apply neat Tea Tree Oil to individual spots night and morning, using clean cotton wool.
  • wet: Use wet cotton wool to clean away any discharge on your eyelids or your eyelashes.
  • dry: Dry cotton wool or cloths will catch on rough surfaces, leaving filaments of fibers behind, and possibly causing damage.
  • soft: If it has been, a probe covered with soft cotton wool is used to gently dry out the ear canal.

Modifies a noun

  • bud: By using cotton wool buds you may actually increase the amount of wax your ears produce.
  • swab: Apply using cotton wool swab or with spray application.
  • pad: Gently smooth or apply Anusol Ointment to the affected area, preferably using lint or a cotton wool pad.
  • ball: Cotton wool Instead of buying bags of cotton wool balls buy a big wad.
  • cloud: Particularly these soft fluffy cotton wool clouds, nothing of danger, just beauty and a strange type of splendor.
  • type: Fluffy cotton wool type bedding should be avoided as this can cause harm if eaten by the hamster.