cotton wool
(US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
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@martinmto.bsky.social Good morning Marty. I hope the drive went smoothly and your day of meetings goes well. It is a beautiful sunny day here with lots of cotton wool puffs floating in the blue! Hope to catch up…
It’s just an anaesthetic mask, with a popper pot attached, cotton wool inside
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(US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
“@martinmto.bsky.social Good morning Marty. I hope the drive went smoothly and your day of meetings goes well. It is a beautiful sunny day here with lots of cotton wool puffs floating in the blue! Hope to catch up with you later. 🐦🌻🐝🐾🕊️ x”
— Bluesky· May 2026“It’s just an anaesthetic mask, with a popper pot attached, cotton wool inside”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.
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