isopropyl

[ ahy-suh-proh-pil ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing the isopropyl group.

isopropyl

/ ˌaɪsəʊˈprəʊpɪl /

noun

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

   an isopropyl group or radical

Word History and Origins

Origin of isopropyl¹

First recorded in 1865–70; iso- + propyl

Example Sentences

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

From Popular-Science

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.

From Popular-Science

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

From Project Gutenberg