Meaning Of The Word Styptic pencil

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What's The Definition Of Styptic pencil?

styptic pencil in British English
a small stick of a styptic substance, as alum, used to stop bleeding, as from razor nicks
noun: a pencil-shaped stick of a paste containing alum or a similar styptic agent, used to stanch the bleeding of minor cuts
noun: a styptic agent in the form of a small stick, for application to razor nicks, etc

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