isopropyl alcohol
noun
: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol
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What to do: Small infestations may be controlled by applying 70% isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab directly to the bugs.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and clean the processor and heat sink.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2024
Method 2: Isopropyl Alcohol and Water Grab the isopropyl alcohol (that’s no more than 70%), a one-liter spray bottle, and a mild dish soap.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and clean the processor and heat sink.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2024
Method 2: Isopropyl Alcohol and Water Grab the isopropyl alcohol (that’s no more than 70%), a one-liter spray bottle, and a mild dish soap.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Isopropyl alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isopropyl%20alcohol. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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