Definition of Rubbing alcohol

1. Noun. Lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use.

Generic synonyms: Application, Lotion

Medical Definition of Rubbing alcohol

1. An alcoholic mixture intended for external use; it usually contains 70% by volume of absolute alcohol or isopropyl alcohol; the remainder consists of water, denaturants (with and without coal tar colours), and perfume oils; used as a rubefacient for muscle and joint aches and pains. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rubbing Alcohol

rubberoid
rubbers
rubberstamp
rubberstamped
rubberstamping
rubberstamps
rubberwear
rubberwood
rubbery
rubbery figures
rubbet
rubbidge
rubbidges
rubbies
rubbing
rubbing alcohol (current term)
rubbing out
rubbing strip
rubbingly
rubbings
rubbish-bin
rubbish bin
rubbish bins
rubbish dump
rubbish heap
rubbished
rubbisher
rubbishers
rubbishes

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