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absorbent cotton

noun

  1. cotton for surgical dressings, cosmetic purposes, etc., made absorbent by removing the natural wax.


absorbent cotton

noun

  1. a US term for cotton wool
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of absorbent cotton1

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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They must be a thick absorbent cotton but never terry.

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Each set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths in soft, absorbent cotton terry.

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Paddis replaced absorbent cotton towelling nappies, which had to be washed after each use.

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Exhausted doctors at Greece's 133 state hospitals cite a lack of staff as well as basic supplies such as absorbent cotton, catheters, gloves and paper used to cover examination beds.

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A quantity of bandages, lint, absorbent cotton, etc., completes this essential equipment.

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