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pure ethyl alcohol (containing no more than 1% water)

pure ethyl alcohol (containing no more than 1% water)

A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Alcohol free from water and impurities.

a. with not over 1 per cent of water.

See a. absolutum.