absorbent cotton

• Coton doux et pelucheux traité pour être très absorbant, généralement utilisé pour les pansements médicaux, le nettoyage des plaies ou l'application de liquides.

Soft, fluffy cotton that has been treated to be highly absorbent, commonly used for medical dressings, cleaning wounds, or applying liquids.

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   Soft, fluffy cotton that has been treated to absorb liquids, used primarily for medical or cosmetic purposes.

   Coton hydrophile

   • The nurse used absorbent cotton to clean the wound.
   • She applied the antiseptic with a piece of absorbent cotton.
   • Absorbent cotton is commonly used in first aid kits.