alcosol

/ælkəsoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of alcohol and solvents, often used as a cleaning agent or solvent.

“The chemical lab used an alcosol to clean the equipment.”

2. noun

A type of paint remover or stripper, typically containing solvents and sometimes alcohol.

“Be careful when using alcosol to remove old paint from the furniture.”

Synonyms

  • cleaning agent
  • solvent

Antonyms

  • adhesive
  • glue