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isopropyl alcohol

noun

Definition of isopropyl alcohol

: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol

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There’s also a two-step cleaning process involving microfiber cloths and isopropyl alcohol and a list of inappropriate cleaners. BostonGlobe.com, "Cybersecurity firm bought by EMC-Dell affiliate," 23 Aug. 2019 Then, for some samples, isopropyl alcohol was added to arrest the hydration of the cement. Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Why Astronauts Are Mixing Cement Aboard the International Space Station," 21 May 2018 There’s also a two-step cleaning process involving microfiber cloths and isopropyl alcohol and a list of inappropriate cleaners. BostonGlobe.com, "Cybersecurity firm bought by EMC-Dell affiliate," 23 Aug. 2019 Apple also suggests cleaning the titanium card by wiping it with a microfiber cloth that has been moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Kaya Yurieff, CNN, "Apple warns not to keep its credit card by leather. Or denim. Or loose change.," 22 Aug. 2019 If the card comes into contact with a substance that could stain it, the company advises wiping it with a slightly damp microfiber cloth, then with a microfiber cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Washington Post, "The Apple Card is a beautiful baby bird and should be handled as such," 22 Aug. 2019 There’s also a two-step cleaning process involving microfiber cloths and isopropyl alcohol and a list of inappropriate cleaners. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Leather wallets, loose change pose danger for new Apple Card," 22 Aug. 2019 Apple’s special instructions also included a two-step cleaning process involving microfiber cloths and isopropyl alcohol and a list of inappropriate cleaners. SFChronicle.com, "APFN-US--Apple Card-Special Care," 22 Aug. 2019 Apple describes a two-step cleaning process involving microfiber cloths and isopropyl alcohol and includes a list of inappropriate cleaners. Michael Liedtke, USA TODAY, "Apple wants people to know how to clean its new credit card," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of isopropyl alcohol

1872, in the meaning defined above

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isopropyl alcohol

noun

Medical Definition of isopropyl alcohol

: a volatile flammable alcohol C3H8O used especially as a solvent and rubbing alcohol

called also isopropanol