Rubbing Alcohol (Noun)
Meaning
Lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She applied the rubbing alcohol to her sore muscles after the intense workout to help ease the pain.
- The nurse instructed the patient to apply rubbing alcohol to the affected area three times a day to prevent infection.
- Rubbing alcohol is a common ingredient in many after-sun lotions due to its ability to help reduce redness and swelling.
- He used rubbing alcohol to clean and disinfect the wound before applying a bandage.
- The doctor warned the patient that rubbing alcohol should only be used externally and never ingested due to its toxic properties.