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rubbing alcohol
noun
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
Examples of rubbing alcohol in a Sentence
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Either the individual items or the entire print bed can be placed into the Form Wash system, which is agitates the parts in a tub full of rubbing alcohol for about 10 minutes before they are moved into the Form Cure.
—Michael Molitch-Hou, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Saturate the material at the base with rubbing alcohol, close the lid, and place the jar upside down on a bed of dry ice.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 23 Nov. 2023
Use similar techniques as detailed above; wet a cotton swab or pad with rubbing alcohol and gently apply it to the stained area.
—Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
Another readily available household staple that has similar effects is rubbing alcohol.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
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Add a warm and inviting ambiance to your indoor or outdoor spaces with this Tabletop Fire that is fueled by rubbing alcohol, ensuring long-lasting, smokeless, and odorless flames.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023
Another method: Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and spritz your shoes.
—Dwyer Frame, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
At the end of the season, remove any residue left by the mounting tape immediately with rubbing alcohol.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
To do it yourself, fill a bucket with clean water, a few drops of liquid dish soap and a few drops of rubbing alcohol (to prevent streaks).
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
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“Rubbing alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbing%20alcohol. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
rubbing alcohol
noun
: a cooling and soothing solution for use on the outside of the body that contains an alcohol and water
Medical Definition
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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