isopropyl alcohol

noun
UK: /ˌaɪsəʊˈprɒpɪl ˈælkəhɒl/
US: /ˌaɪsoʊˈproʊpɪl ˈælkəhɑːl/

  1. A clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor, commonly used as a cleaner and disinfectant.

    1. I use isopropyl alcohol to clean my glasses, it works great
    2. The laboratory technician used isopropyl alcohol to sterilize the workbench before starting the experiment.

  2. A substance used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications, such as a solvent or antiseptic.

    1. She bought isopropyl alcohol for cleaning wounds, because it's cheap
    2. Isopropyl alcohol is a key ingredient in many hand sanitizers due to its antiseptic properties.

Synonyms

rubbing alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "isopropyl alcohol" in English means: A clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor, commonly used as a cleaner and disinfectant., A substance used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications, such as a solvent or antiseptic..

The phonetic transcription of "isopropyl alcohol" is /ˌaɪsəʊˈprɒpɪl ˈælkəhɒl/ in British English and /ˌaɪsoʊˈproʊpɪl ˈælkəhɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "isopropyl alcohol": rubbing alcohol.

Example usage of "isopropyl alcohol": "I use isopropyl alcohol to clean my glasses, it works great". More examples on the page.