Definition of isopropyl
: the alkyl radical isomeric with straight-chain propyl
—often used in combination
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Granite counter cleaner: Mix 2 cups water, 1/4 cup isopropyl alchohol, 5 drops essential oil, a few drops of dish washing liquid or castile soap in a spray bottle.
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The simple recipe: 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup isopropyl or rubbing alcohol Pour the mixture into the spray bottle, spritz and be gone.
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Regulators asked manufacturers to provide scientific data for three active ingredients commonly included, ethanol or ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride, but allowed the products to remain on store shelves.
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That means that good old isopropyl alcohol, and products that contain it, like hand sanitizer or Lysol, are out.
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Origin and Etymology of isopropyl
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Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of isopropyl
: the alkyl group isomeric with normal propyl
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