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isopropyl alcohol

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isopropyl alcohol: see isopropanol isopropanol, isopropyl alcohol, or 2-propanol
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isopropyl alcohol [¦ī·sə′prō·pəl ′al·kə‚hȯl]
(organic chemistry)
(CH3)2CHOH A colorless liquid that boils at 82.4°C; soluble in water, ether, and ethanol; used in manufacturing of acetone and its derivatives, of glycerol, and as a solvent. Also known as isopropanol; 2-propanol;sec-propyl alcohol.


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Its formula uses ethyl alcohol, which is gentler than isopropyl alcohol, and contains glycerin and aloe to keep skin soft and healthy.
The rocky marriage of Sandy (Peter Gallagher) and Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) has hit another dry spell, after she apparently considered isopropyl alcohol a ``call'' drink and has gone into rehab, where she'll meet the mysterious Charlotte (guest star Jeri Ryan).
Products that advertise they drive out water contain isopropyl alcohol or solvents that will attack rubber O-rings and seals in your air tools.
 
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