surgical spirit
Ethanol with small quantities of additives, used primarily as a topical antisepticEthanol with small quantities of additives (typically 2% castor oil and 0.5% methyl salicylate), used primarily as a topical antiseptic.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, uncountable, usually)Ethanol with small quantities of additives (typically 2% castor oil and 0.5% methyl salicylate), used primarily as a topical antiseptic.
More definitions
- methylated spirit used in the practice of medicine (especially for cleansing the skin before injections or before surgery)
Translations
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plural: surgical spirits| Singular | surgical spirit |
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Synonyms
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