carbolize, v.
(ˈkɑːbəlaɪz)
[f. prec. + -ize.]
trans. To impregnate with carbolic acid. Hence ˈcarbolized ppl. a.
| 1870 Daily News 24 Oct., Fine hemp or tow carbolised with crystallised carbolic acid. 1884 W. H. Stone in Times 30 Oct. 9/6 A small tent of carbolized gauze, to prevent the dispersion of poisonous membrane. |