benzocaine

noun

ben·zo·caine ˈben-zə-ˌkān

: a white crystalline ester C₉H₁₁NO₂ used as a local anesthetic

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Common culprits are menthol (a substance found in mint plants), camphor (a waxy substance from the camphor tree), benzocaine (commonly used as a pain reliever and often found in cough medicine) and beeswax. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024 And some people turn to products containing benzocaine, a topical anesthetic, but Zubritsky warns against trying this on a sunburn. —

Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024 Its soft tip gently dispenses a medicated liquid composed of benzocaine 5%, camphor 3%, and phenol 1.35%, instantly disinfecting it and providing mess-free relief. —

Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024 Numbing gels and creams containing benzocaine are also not recommended. —

Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for benzocaine