
Rubbing alcohol, USP / Surgical spirit, B.P. is a liquid prepared and used primarily for topical application. It is prepared from a special denatured alcohol solution and contains approximately 70 percent by volume of pure, concentrated ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol). Individual manufacturers can use their own `formula....
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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) ...
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a preparation of acetone, methyl isobutyl ketone, and ethanol, used as a rubefacient.
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surgical spirit
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Type: Term Definitions: 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 colors), and perfume oils; used as a rubefacient for muscle and joint aches and pains.
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2-propanol, propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol
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[
n] - lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
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noun lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
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a poisonous solution of about 70 percent isopropyl or denatured ethyl alcohol, usually containing a perfume oil, used chiefly in massaging.
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