cotton wool
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See also: cottonwool and cotton-wool
English
Pronunciation
Noun
cotton wool (usually uncountable, plural cotton wools)
- (US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
- (UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.
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raw fibers of cotton
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absorbent cotton
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