isopropyl

noun

iso·pro·pyl ˌī-sə-ˈprō-pəl

often attributive

: the alkyl radical isomeric with straight-chain propyl

—often used in combination

Examples of isopropyl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After cleaning, consider wiping the counter down with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. —

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2023 Unlike many ethanol tabletop fires, this portable fire pit can be used with multiple alcohol fuels for a clean, ventless fire; the brand recommends bioethanol fuel, isopropyl, or rubbing alcohol. —

Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Hand sanitizers are made from either ethyl alcohol, which is the alcohol in alcoholic beverages, or from isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 The three-year-old Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company makes portable, cement fireplaces that operate on just isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, safely bringing a small but heat-generating flame to the great indoors. —

Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021 Dedicate a bottle of 70 percent isopropyl to pest control. —

Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022 Each element consists of a hexagonal shell of magnesium alloy filled with a fire mixture whose main ingredients are gasoline, isopropyl nitrate and rubber. —

David Hambling, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 According to Gorilla Glue's website, the glue -- which is 100% waterproof and usually used for fixing bathroom tiles, wood flooring and decking -- can be removed with acetone or isopropyl alchol. —

Alaa Elassar, CNN, 19 June 2021 Never use drinking alcohol or any other type of alcohol besides ethanol and isopropyl. —

Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2021 See More

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