rubbing alcohol
noun
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
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Chan then forced Tay to drink rubbing alcohol and sealed his moth with duct tape — forcing him to choke on his own vomit — before burying him in the makeshift grave.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sterilize the pruners with rubbing alcohol or a wipe before and after using them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Use rubbing alcohol sparingly and avoid soaking fabrics in it.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Luckily, rubbing alcohol is the perfect solution for a quick and thorough sanitizing.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sterilize the pruners with rubbing alcohol or a wipe before and after using them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Use rubbing alcohol sparingly and avoid soaking fabrics in it.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Luckily, rubbing alcohol is the perfect solution for a quick and thorough sanitizing.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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rubbing alcohol
noun
rub·bing alcohol
ˈrəb-iŋ-ˌ 
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropyl alcohol
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