surgical spirit
noun/ˌsɜːdʒɪkl ˈspɪrɪt/
/ˌsɜːrdʒɪkl ˈspɪrɪt/
(British English) (North American English rubbing alcohol)
[uncountable]- a clear liquid, consisting mainly of alcohol, used for cleaning wounds, etc.
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