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Definition of surgical spirit noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

surgical spirit

noun

surgical spirit pronunciation English

surgical spirit pronunciation American

(British English) (North American English rubbing alcohol) [uncountable]

a clear liquid, consisting mainly of alcohol, used for cleaning wounds, etc.