rubbing alcohol

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rubbing alcohol

–noun

a poisonous solution of about 70 percent isopropyl or denatured ethyl alcohol, usually containing a perfume oil, used chiefly in massaging.

Origin:
1925–30

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rubbing alcohol
n. A mixture usually consisting of 70 percent isopropyl or absolute alcohol, applied externally to relieve muscle and joint pain.

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Main Entry: rub·bing alcohol
Pronunciation: 'r&b-i[ng]-"
Function: noun
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that containsapproximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropyl alcohol

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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