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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The FSA says that isopropyl has "a strong odour and it may be possible to detect contaminated products by smell alone".

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2024

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

The same holds true for thermometers, acetaminophen, isopropyl alcohol and other basic medical supplies.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2021

The culprit is methanol, a poor cousin of isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol, the approved active ingredients in hand sanitizing products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2020

Specimens should be preserved in 10% neutral Formalin, except for the stomach contents, which should be kept in 70% ethyl or 40% isopropyl alcohol, or be frozen.

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