rubbing alcohol
noun
Definition of rubbing alcohol
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
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1902
First Known Use of rubbing alcohol
1902
RUBBING ALCOHOL Defined for English Language Learners
rubbing alcohol
noun
Definition of rubbing alcohol for English Language Learners
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: a liquid that contains alcohol and water and that is used to clean wounds or skin
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rub·bing alcohol
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Medical 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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