cotton wool
Plural
cotton wools
1
soft, fluffy material made from cotton used for cleaning, applying medicine, or cosmetic purposes
- She used cotton wool to remove her makeup at the end of the day.
- The doctor cleaned the wound with cotton wool before applying the bandage.
- Cotton wool is often used in skincare routines to apply toners or lotions.
- He gently dabbed the cotton wool on his face to cleanse his skin.
- The baby’s skin was so sensitive, she only used cotton wool for cleaning.
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