Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
styptic-pencil
Noun
/ˈstɪp.tɪk ˈpɛn.səl/
Definition
A styptic pencil is a small stick made of astringent substances used to stop minor bleeding from small cuts and nicks.
Examples
- After nicking himself while shaving, he quickly reached for a styptic pencil.
- The styptic pencil provided immediate relief, stopping the bleeding from the small cut.
Meaning
It is commonly used to treat minor cuts, especially in shaving or small wounds, by constricting blood vessels and promoting clotting.
Synonyms
- Blood stopper
- Astringent stick
