alcogel
Portable germ killer
Alcogel is a gel containing alcohol, typically used as a hand sanitizer.
The word is more common in British English and some European countries than in American English, where "hand sanitizer" dominates: There's alcogel by the door if you need it.
The term gained wider use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antiseptic gel for palms
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
disinfectant · cleanser · soap · lathering · rinsing · scrubbing · hygiene · sanitation
Substance killing harmful microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
fungicide · antimicrobial · bacteriostatic · germproof · biocide · pathogen · bacteria · virus
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropylBranched three-carbon alcohol
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- percentageProportion out of hundred
moisturizer · aloe · glycerin · emollient · viscosity · evaporation · quick-dry · residue-free
Free from microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- surgicalRelating to operations
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
healthcare · wound · pre-operative · nurse · doctor · patient · examination · procedure
Guarding against harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
safety · prevention · cross-contamination · transmission · contagion · outbreak · epidemic · pandemic
handrub
Antiseptic gel for palms
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antiseptic · disinfectant · cleanser · soap · lathering · rinsing · scrubbing · hygiene · sanitation · cleanliness
bactericide
Substance killing harmful microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
virucide · fungicide · antimicrobial · bacteriostatic · germproof · biocide · pathogen · bacteria · virus · microorganism
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropylBranched three-carbon alcohol
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
percentage · moisturizer · aloe · glycerin · emollient · viscosity · evaporation · quick-dry · residue-free · fragrance
sterile
Free from microorganisms
clinical · healthcare · wound · pre-operative · nurse · doctor · patient · examination · procedure · PPE
protection
Guarding against harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
precaution · safety · prevention · cross-contamination · transmission · contagion · outbreak · epidemic · pandemic · quarantine