absorbent cotton

They heard that one country was in special need of stretchers, a second absorbent cotton, a third hospital gauze.

As she spoke Mrs. Harold took a bit of absorbent cotton, soaked it in rose water and bathed the lovely soft, brown eyes.

After the limb had been carefully wrapped in absorbent cotton and placed in a larger box, he felt very comfortable.

This is removed by placing in water and wiping gently with absorbent cotton.

An excellent substitute is absorbent cotton-wool enclosed in gauze (Gamgee tissue).