Carbolic (adjective)

Relating to or derived from carbolic acid, a colorless crystalline solid with a strong, sweet odor.

Origin:

Derived from the word "carbolic acid", a common name for phenol.

Examples:

1. Carbolic soap was widely used as a disinfectant due to its antiseptic properties.
2. Carbolic acid was a common ingredient in many cleaning and antiseptic products.
3. Carbolic spray was used to prevent infection during surgeries and other medical procedures.
4. Carbolic solutions were used to clean wounds and prevent the spread of disease.
5. Carbolic products were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before the development of more effective antiseptic agents.