isopropyl alcohol
noun
: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol
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Point a fan in your dog's direction and rub isopropyl alcohol on the dog's foot pads to help cool the dog.
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2023
Rubbing alcohol is not the same as isopropyl alcohol, which has a higher concentration of alcohol.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 31 July 2023
In this case, plan to look for a stove that uses fuels readily available around the globe like isopropyl alcohol.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
To get a stain out, make a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, then wipe it onto the spot with a microfiber cloth.
—Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
In terms of cleaning the device, Dr. Lal recommends soaking the head in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for one minute after use and before use.
—ELLE, 24 Mar. 2023
Each model was cleaned with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol solution and ranked for its ability to provide a thorough clean.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2023
Wash your clothes, sheets and blankets in very hot water; get your carpets and rugs professionally cleaned; thoroughly and repeatedly vacuum probable hiding spots; and use isopropyl alcohol to wipe down furniture, walls, pictures and other belongings that can’t be cleaned in a washing machine.
—Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
Mealy bugs succumb to isopropyl alcohol.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2023
Rubbing alcohol is not the same as isopropyl alcohol, which has a higher concentration of alcohol.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 31 July 2023
In this case, plan to look for a stove that uses fuels readily available around the globe like isopropyl alcohol.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
To get a stain out, make a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, then wipe it onto the spot with a microfiber cloth.
—Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
In terms of cleaning the device, Dr. Lal recommends soaking the head in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for one minute after use and before use.
—ELLE, 24 Mar. 2023
Each model was cleaned with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol solution and ranked for its ability to provide a thorough clean.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2023
Wash your clothes, sheets and blankets in very hot water; get your carpets and rugs professionally cleaned; thoroughly and repeatedly vacuum probable hiding spots; and use isopropyl alcohol to wipe down furniture, walls, pictures and other belongings that can’t be cleaned in a washing machine.
—Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
Mealy bugs succumb to isopropyl alcohol.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of isopropyl alcohol was
in 1872
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isopropyl alcohol
noun
iso·pro·pyl alcohol
ˌī-sə-ˈprō-pəl-
: a flammable liquid used especially to dissolve things and as rubbing alcohol
Medical Definition
isopropyl alcohol
noun
: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol
called also isopropanol
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