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Meaning of styptic pencil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

styptic pencil

noun

Definitions

  1. A short medicated stick, typically containing alum, used to stop bleeding from small wounds (as in shaving).

    Example: I said, never clip a dog's nails without a styptic pencil handy.