rubbing alcohol
noun
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
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Wash stings with seawater—not fresh water—pluck remaining tentacles, and apply rubbing alcohol.
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Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
After removing the tick, clean the bite site with soap and water or rubbing alcohol to minimize the chances of the area getting infected.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 31 May 2024
Flush the tick down the toilet, and using rubbing alcohol or soap and water, clean the affected area and your hands.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
Dabbing a few drops of rubbing alcohol or white vinegar inside each ear can help dry them faster.
—Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024
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Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
After removing the tick, clean the bite site with soap and water or rubbing alcohol to minimize the chances of the area getting infected.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 31 May 2024
Flush the tick down the toilet, and using rubbing alcohol or soap and water, clean the affected area and your hands.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
Dabbing a few drops of rubbing alcohol or white vinegar inside each ear can help dry them faster.
—Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024
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rubbing alcohol
noun
rub·bing alcohol
ˈrəb-iŋ-ˌ 
: a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropyl alcohol
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