carbolize (Meaning)
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carbolize (v. t.)
To apply carbolic acid to; to wash or treat with carbolic acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of carbolize
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carbolize Sentence Examples
- Surgeons in the 19th century would carbolize their surgical instruments to sterilize them before procedures.
- To prevent infection, nurses would carbolize the wounds of patients using diluted carbolic acid solutions.
- The process of carbolizing involved treating surfaces or objects with carbolic acid to kill bacteria and other pathogens.
- Veterinarians would often carbolize their equipment to prevent the spread of disease among livestock.
- In households, carbolic soap was commonly used to carbolize hands and surfaces for hygiene purposes.
- Public health officials would carbolize contaminated areas to control the spread of infectious diseases.
- Textile manufacturers would carbolize fabrics to impart antimicrobial properties and prevent odors.
- During the cholera outbreak, authorities would carbolize water supplies to ensure their safety.
- Some historical records suggest that embalmers would carbolize bodies as a preservation method.
- While the practice of carbolization has declined with advancements in sterilization techniques, it played a crucial role in early efforts to combat infection.
FAQs About the word carbolize
To apply carbolic acid to; to wash or treat with carbolic acid.
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No antonyms found.
Surgeons in the 19th century would carbolize their surgical instruments to sterilize them before procedures.
To prevent infection, nurses would carbolize the wounds of patients using diluted carbolic acid solutions.
The process of carbolizing involved treating surfaces or objects with carbolic acid to kill bacteria and other pathogens.
Veterinarians would often carbolize their equipment to prevent the spread of disease among livestock.
