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Carbolic

usgb/kɑːrˈbɑːlɪk/Volume
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Strong Disinfectant

Carbolic refers to a powerful cleaning substance, suggesting a clinical or hospital setting.

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After the surgery, the instruments were soaked in a carbolic solution.
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Historical Use

Carbolic soap was once widely used for its germ-killing properties, now less common.

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Victorian hospitals relied on carbolic soap to maintain cleanliness.
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Distinctive Smell

Carbolic is associated with a strong, specific smell which can be recognizable.

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The room had a carbolic smell, reminding her of her grandmother's house.
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