isopropyl alcohol

noun

: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol

Examples of isopropyl alcohol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most of these devices can be cleaned using a microfiber cloth, cotton swab, water, isopropyl alcohol, or a disinfecting wipe. USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024 Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and wipe the processor and heat sink. Jaina Grey Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2022 Greenberg fires it up using just a bit of 70% or 91% isopropyl alcohol for a clean burn. Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023 To target the peeling area, pull back the wallpaper in that area and clean the wall with a mixture of 2/3 isopropyl alcohol and 1/3 water. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023 Lastly, dip a clean microfiber cloth or a large cotton swab into isopropyl alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, to sanitize your keyboard. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2021 Point a fan in your dog's direction and rub isopropyl alcohol on the dog's foot pads to help cool the dog. 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

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isopropyl alcohol was in 1872

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“Isopropyl alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isopropyl%20alcohol. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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