isopropanol
/ˌaɪsəˈproʊpənɒl/
noun
- A colorless, flammable liquid alcohol used as a solvent, disinfectant, and in antifreeze; also called rubbing alcohol.
- The lab technician used isopropanol to sterilize the equipment.
- Isopropanol is commonly used to remove ink stains from fabric.
- She cleaned the wound with isopropanol to prevent infection.