propyl alcohol
- noun
- /ˈproʊpəl ˈæl.kə.hɔl/
- Specialized
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alcohol isopropílico
- Hospitals commonly use propyl alcohol as a disinfectant for surfaces and small medical instruments.
Examples
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For cleaning delicate equipment, technicians often prefer propyl alcohol over stronger solvents.
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The safety data sheet lists propyl alcohol as flammable and recommends proper ventilation during use.
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The laboratory uses propyl alcohol for various experiments.
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Is propyl alcohol safe for skin disinfection?
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Hospitals commonly use propyl alcohol as a disinfectant for surfaces and small medical instruments.
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For cleaning delicate equipment, technicians often prefer propyl alcohol over stronger solvents.
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The safety data sheet lists propyl alcohol as flammable and recommends proper ventilation during use.
Synonyms
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3.4
A liquid used on skin or surfaces to kill germs and clean
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4.1
A clear liquid that burns easily and cleans skin, kills germs, and removes grease
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7.0
A flammable alcohol used for cleaning and killing germs
A clear colorless liquid used to clean wounds and dissolve other substances
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally named: 'propyl' specifies the alkyl group and 'alcohol' names the class of molecule, so together they transparently mean an alcohol containing a propyl group (i.e. derived from propane). This follows regular chemical naming patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a specific type of alcohol even if they lack detailed chemical knowledge.
Etymology
Propyl alcohol gets its name from its parts, propyl and alcohol. The propyl part comes from the word 'propane', a simple three-carbon chain, so the name tells you this is an alcohol made from that three-carbon piece and helps you know what kind of alcohol it is.