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rubbing alcohol

/ˈrʌbɪŋ ˈælkəhɒl/

Traducción: Líquido, generalmente alcohol isopropílico o etanol, utilizado como desinfectante, antiséptico o agente de limpieza para superficies y la piel.

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/ˈrʌbɪŋ ˈælkəhɒl/B1formalmedical
  • esLíquido, generalmente alcohol isopropílico o etanol, utilizado como desinfectante, antiséptico o agente de limpieza para superficies y la piel.

A liquid solution, typically isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, or cleaning agent for surfaces and skin.

  1. Antiseptic solutionB1formal

    A liquid, typically isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, used for cleaning skin before injections or for disinfecting surfaces.

    esAlcohol antiséptico

    • The nurse used rubbing alcohol to clean the injection site.
    • Rubbing alcohol is effective for disinfecting small wounds.
    • You can use rubbing alcohol to remove sticky residue from surfaces.