styptic pencil

noun

: 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

The fast-acting aluminum sulfate formula works faster than traditional styptic pencils and every stick is single-use and disposable for maximum hygiene — no cross-contamination, ever. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for styptic pencil

• intercensal
• commensal
• prehensile
• utensil
• stencil
• tensile

Medical Definition

styptic pencil

noun

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