styptic pencil

noun

Definition of styptic pencil

: a stick of a medicated styptic substance for use especially in shaving to stop the bleeding from small cuts

Examples of styptic pencil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As another potential point in alum’s corner, Dr. Voigt notes that it is sometimes used in devices like styptic pencils, or small medicated sticks that help to stop bleeding from things like shaving cuts. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, 12 Dec. 2017

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“Styptic pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styptic%20pencil. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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