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isopropyl

American

[ahy-suh-proh-pil] / ˌaɪ səˈproʊ pɪl /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing the isopropyl group.

isopropyl British

/ ˌaɪsəʊˈprəʊpɪl /

noun

(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms (CH 3 ) 2 CH-, derived from propane

an isopropyl group or radical

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Etymology

Origin of isopropyl

First recorded in 1865–70; iso- + propyl

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Of the 3,205 closed-fracture patients who received 0.7% iodine povacrylex in 74% isopropyl alcohol, 77, or 2.4 percent, developed a surgical-site infection.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024

I have had good luck with isopropyl alcohol and pure acetone, but a professional may know the best process to use.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 25, 2022

The company moved into manufacturing isopropyl alcohol for hand sanitizer and polyester film for face shields.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2020

The study also showed bleach could kill the virus in saliva or respiratory fluids within five minutes, and isopropyl alcohol could kill it even more quickly.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2020

Benzol, bisulphide of carbon, nitrite of amyl, nitrite of butyl, iodide of allyl, iodide of isopropyl, and many other substances may be employed.

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall

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