rubbing alcohol

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rubbing alcohol

A mixture usually consisting of 70 percent isopropyl or absolute alcohol, applied externally to relieve muscle and joint pain.

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rubbing alcohol

(Medicine) a liquid usually consisting of 70 per cent denatured ethyl alcohol, used by external application as an antiseptic or rubefacient

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rub′bing al`cohol

a poisonous solution of about 70 percent isopropyl or denatured ethyl alcohol, used in massaging.

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rubbing alcohol - lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use

lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"

Translations

alcol disinfettante

rub·bing al·co·hol

n. alcohol para fricciones.

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