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rubbing alcohol


rub·bing alcohol

noun \ˈrəb-iŋ-ˌ\

Definition of RUBBING ALCOHOL

: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropyl alcohol

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