rubbing alcohol
Synonym of surgical spiritSynonym of surgical spirit.
Meaning
2 senses(Canada, US, uncountable, usually)Synonym of surgical spirit.
(uncountable, usually)Synonym of isopropanol.
More definitions
- lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
Forms
plural: rubbing alcohols| Singular | rubbing alcohol |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonyms(US)Synonym of surgical spirit:surgical spirit
Synonym of isopropanol:isopropanol
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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