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styptic pencil

noun

  1. a pencil-shaped stick of a paste containing alum or a similar styptic agent, used to stanch the bleeding of minor cuts.


styptic pencil

noun

  1. a styptic agent in the form of a small stick, for application to razor nicks, etc
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of styptic pencil1

First recorded in 1930–35
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Many of the items are medical supplies like tape, lip balm, a styptic pencil, aspirin and smelling salts, most of which were appropriated from a drawer in the trainers room.

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