rubbing alcohol
noun
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
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Apply homemade weed killer, such as vinegar or rubbing alcohol, on the weeds.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Wash your gardening tools and gloves with rubbing alcohol or soapy water to remove the plant's irritating oil.
—Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Vinegar or rubbing alcohol can help neutralize the sting and reduce pain and inflammation.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
After the tick has been removed, the CDC recommends cleaning your hands and the bite with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Wash your gardening tools and gloves with rubbing alcohol or soapy water to remove the plant's irritating oil.
—Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Vinegar or rubbing alcohol can help neutralize the sting and reduce pain and inflammation.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
After the tick has been removed, the CDC recommends cleaning your hands and the bite with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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rubbing alcohol
noun
rub·bing alcohol
ˈrəb-iŋ-ˌ 
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropyl alcohol
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