Definitions for rubbing alcohol

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

rub′bing al`cohol(n.)

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

Origin of rubbing alcohol:

1925–30

Princeton's WordNet

rubbing alcohol(noun)
lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use

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