isopropyl

[ ahy-suh-proh-pil ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Chemistry.

isopropyl

/ ˌaɪsəʊˈprəʊpɪl /

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

First recorded in 1865–70; iso- + propyl

How does isopropyl compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Then, dab a bit of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol onto a clean cloth and wipe the outside of the case.

If your AirPods case is really nasty you can dab a small amount of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol onto the soft cloth to wipe germs away.

The cloud of iodide of isopropyl had a character Of its own, and differed materially from all others that I had seen.

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