styptic pencil

noun

: a stick of a medicated styptic substance for use especially in shaving to stop the bleeding from small cuts

Examples of styptic pencil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As another potential point in alum’s corner, Dr. Voigt notes that it is sometimes used in devices like styptic pencils, or small medicated sticks that help to stop bleeding from things like shaving cuts. Zahra Barnes, SELF, 12 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of styptic pencil was in 1908

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“Styptic pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styptic%20pencil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

styptic pencil

noun
: a cylindrical stick of a medicated styptic substance used especially in shaving to stop the bleeding from small cuts
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