Definition von surgical spirit im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
Ethanol with small quantities of additives (typically: castor oil (2%), methyl salicylate (0.5%))
methylated spirit used in the practice of medicine (especially for cleansing the skin before injections or before surgery)
Surgical spirit is a liquid which is used to clean wounds or surgical instruments. It consists mainly of alcohol. a type of alcohol used for cleaning wounds or skin American Equivalent: rubbing alcohol