How to Use isopropyl alcohol in a Sentence

isopropyl alcohol

noun

• Next, take out a clean cloth, the isopropyl alcohol, and some Q-tips.
  — Paul Sarconi, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2018
• Next, rinse the rust remover out of the chip with isopropyl alcohol.
  — Paul Wright, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2020
• Point a fan in your dog's direction and rub isopropyl alcohol on the dog's foot pads to help cool the dog.
  — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2023
• At the bottom of the cylinder, a shallow pool of isopropyl alcohol awaits a spark.
  — Jayme Moye, Popular Mechanics, 30 Jan. 2020
• Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and wipe the processor and heatsink.
  — Jess Grey, Wired, 7 June 2020
• What to do: Pour about half an inch of isopropyl alcohol into the bottom of the bottle.
  — Rebecca Renner, National Geographic, 10 June 2020
• Use a drop or two of isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab and wipe it on the insects to remove them.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Dec. 2020
• Bryan said bleach killed the virus in about five minutes and isopropyl alcohol killed it in 30 seconds.
  — Allyson Chiu, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Apr. 2020
• To get a stain out, make a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, then wipe it onto the spot with a microfiber cloth.
  — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
• To target the peeling area, pull back the wallpaper in that area and clean the wall with a mixture of 2/3 isopropyl alcohol and 1/3 water.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
• Some alcohols can be stripping to the hair—ethyl alcohol, methanol and isopropyl alcohol, to name a few.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
• Then, for some samples, isopropyl alcohol was added to arrest the hydration of the cement.
  — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 21 May 2018
• In this case, plan to look for a stove that uses fuels readily available around the globe like isopropyl alcohol.
  — Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
• After the closure, Boulder+ wiped mats with isopropyl alcohol and sprayed a disinfectant from the top of the climbing walls to sanitize the holds.
  — Wufei Yu, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2020
• Then, use a disinfecting wipe or a cotton ball dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol and swab all sides of the switch and backplate.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 10 Nov. 2020
• Try spraying a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth, rub on stubborn stains, and dunk keycaps in the soapy water again to rinse.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2022
• Instead, mix in a small spray bottle a solution of half water half 70 percent isopropyl alcohol, spray down your phone and wipe clean with a soft cloth.
  — Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 17 Jan. 2018
• Dampen an old white rag with rubbing or isopropyl alcohol, and use it to remove the ink stains from the warm dryer interior.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2022
• There's also a squeeze bottle with what looks like, um, really watery icing, the use of which required a man to pour isopropyl alcohol across the stage to clean up after.
  — Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com, 10 May 2018
• Start by prepping your nail beds with polish remover, isopropyl alcohol or a pre-soaked pad included in your kit.
  — Baze Mpinja, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2021
• In terms of cleaning the device, Dr. Lal recommends soaking the head in 70 percent isopropyl alcohol for one minute after use and before use.
  — ELLE, 24 Mar. 2023
• Sarah*, 45, a disabled mum of five in Hampshire, ordered N95 masks and isopropyl alcohol, to make her own antibacterial gel, through eBay.
  — Natalie Gil, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2020
• Using connections in the industry, the Galley found enough ethanol and isopropyl alcohol for the first run, and got approvals to handle the volatile liquids from the local Fire Department.
  — Rusty Simmons, SFChronicle.com, 8 Apr. 2020
• Fill a spray bottle with one-third part water and two-thirds parts 91 percent isopropyl alcohol to create your own ice-melting solution.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
• Remove the batteries and replace the cover, and then dampen a cloth with 70% isopropyl alcohol or grab a disinfecting wipe.
  — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2020
• The percentages on the labels of isopropyl alcohol refer to the alcohol concentration in them.
  — Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2020
• If water isn’t working, use isopropyl alcohol, but use it sparingly, and make sure your room is well ventilated.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2022
• Apple recently changed its cleaning guidelines to include the use of 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes on its products' hard surfaces.
  — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021
• Found at most drugstores, CVS Health's isopropyl alcohol has 91 percent concentration for extra peace of mind.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2020
• The Warped Perception folks experiment with using isopropyl alcohol and acetylene as fuels instead of gas, and the engine clearly doesn't care too much for those.
  — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2017

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024