Carbolic
[kɑ:'bɒlik]
Definition
(a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol). See Phenol.
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Examples
- Among the more familiar products of coal tar or petroleum are moth balls, carbolic acid, benzine, vaseline, and paraffine. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Carbolic acid was discovered in 1834 by Runge. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Treatment with carbolic acid also leaves a most objectionable odor, especially in fine leather goods. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Objects, such as furniture, which cannot be boiled, are disinfected by the use of any one of several chemicals, such as sulphur, carbolic acid, chloride of lime, corrosive sublimate, etc. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- For general purposes, carbolic acid is one of the very best disinfectants, but must be used with caution, as it is a deadly poison except when very dilute. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- A few drops of carbolic acid may be added to the above in the case of decayed teeth and foul breath. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- In burns severe enough to destroy the skin, disinfection of the open wound with weak carbolic acid or hydrogen peroxide is very necessary. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Carbolic acid, the bichloride of mercury, and formalin are the most efficient weapons against the dreaded microbe. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
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