rubbing alcohol

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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Recent Examples on the Web How to fix it: Once per week (or as needed), pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cotton pad and wipe it all over your eyelash curler to de-gunk it. — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, "5 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Eyelash Curler," 29 Oct. 2019 The primary flavor, however, is ethanol, which has a taste that evokes the smell of rubbing alcohol. — Jeffrey Miller, The Conversation, "3 questions about vodka, answered," 3 Oct. 2019 One involves using a pencil eraser; another, a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. — Abigail Van Buren, Twin Cities, "Dear Abby: Student’s fear of the future makes every day a struggle," 30 Sep. 2019 One involves using a pencil eraser; another, a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, "Dear Abby: College student’s incessant fear makes life seem an endless struggle," 30 Sep. 2019 Thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. — Dakota Kim, Sunset, "Your Complete Guide to Surviving Tick Season," 22 Jan. 2018 If any stains remain, sponge the surface with a cloth moistened in 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 1 cup warm water — but do a spot test on a hidden area first to make sure the fabric won't get damaged. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in the Mustiest Corners of Your House," 6 Feb. 2019 If the wax is down into the fibers, put rubbing alcohol on a clean, white cloth, and blot and press until the wax is removed. — Heloise, Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Educational partnership," 19 Aug. 2019 Another trick some gardeners use is to daub the mealy bug clusters with rubbing alcohol. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Zinnias can be added to summer gardens in Florida," 27 July 2019

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The first known use of rubbing alcohol was in 1902

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rubbing alcohol

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English Language Learners Definition of rubbing alcohol

US : a liquid that contains alcohol and water and that is used to clean wounds or skin

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rubbing 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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