Phrase guide

rubbing alcohol

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of surgical spirit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: surgical spirit

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of isopropanol.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Synonyms: isopropanol

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lotion, application

History

Etymology

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