carbolic

🇺🇸 /kɑːrˈbɑːlɪk/ 🇬🇧 /kɑːˈbɒlɪk/
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A type of chemical that can kill germs and is used to clean wounds or surfaces to stop the spread of disease.

Doctors used carbolic acid to sanitize their hands and instruments, ensuring a hygienic environment for surgery.

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n. A type of chemical that can kill germs and is used to clean wounds or surfaces to stop the spread of disease.