English Explanatory Dictionary

surgical spirit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ethanol with small quantities of additives (typically 2% castor oil and 0.5% methyl salicylate), used primarily as a topical antiseptic.

Word forms

surgical spirit surgical spirits

Synonyms

rubbing alcohol
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