cotton bud
Soft tipped stick
A cotton bud is a short stick with a small wad of cotton at each end, used for cleaning ears, applying makeup, or other delicate tasks: She used a cotton bud to remove the smudged eyeliner.
The term is standard in British English; Americans say cotton swab or Q-tip.
Ear canal secretion
- cerumenWaxy ear discharge
- ear canalPassage to eardrum
- eardrumInner auditory membrane
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
cleaning · wax removal · gentle · insertion · outer ear · hygiene · audiologist · otoscope
Free from microorganisms
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- specimenIndividual for examination
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
iodine · saline · dressing · first aid · gauze · disinfecting · sample collection · hydrogen peroxide
Made for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- reusableFit for repeated service
- bambooTall woody grass
eco-friendly · waste · plastic-free · environmental · landfill · sustainable · zero-waste · compostable
End or gratuity
Product dissolving cosmetics
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
nail polish · touch-up · precision · blending · concealer · mascara · eyeshadow · cosmetic
Describing thoroughly, point-by-point
- model-makingBuilding scaled-down replicas
- paintingPigment on canvas
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- touch-upMinor cosmetic correction
miniature · hobby · cleaning · small spaces · electronics · delicate · intricate · artistic
earwax
Ear canal secretion
swab · cleaning · wax removal · gentle · insertion · outer ear · hygiene · audiologist · otoscope · hearing
sterile
Free from microorganisms
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- specimenIndividual for examination
wound care · iodine · saline · dressing · first aid · gauze · disinfecting · sample collection · hydrogen peroxide · topical
disposable
Made for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- reusableFit for repeated service
bamboo · eco-friendly · waste · plastic-free · environmental · landfill · sustainable · zero-waste · compostable
tip
End or gratuity
makeup remover
Product dissolving cosmetics
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
lipstick · nail polish · touch-up · precision · blending · concealer · mascara · eyeshadow · cosmetic · beauty
detailing
Describing thoroughly, point-by-point
- model-makingBuilding scaled-down replicas
- paintingPigment on canvas
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
touch-up · miniature · hobby · cleaning · small spaces · electronics · delicate · intricate · artistic
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