Styptic-pencil
noun
1.
a pencil-shaped stick of a paste containing alum or a similar styptic agent, used to stanch the bleeding of minor cuts.
styptic pencil
noun
1.
a styptic agent in the form of a small stick, for application to razor nicks, etc
styptic pencil n.
A short medicated stick, often of alum, applied to a cut to check bleeding.
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