alcogel
|al-co-gel|
B2
/ˈælkəˌdʒɛl/
alcohol-based gel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcogel' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and 'gel', where 'alcohol' refers to the chemical compound used for disinfection and 'gel' refers to the semi-solid state of the product.
Historical Evolution
'alcogel' is a modern term that combines the words 'alcohol' and 'gel' to describe a specific type of hand sanitizer.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any gel containing alcohol, but now it is primarily associated with hand sanitizers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gel-based hand sanitizer that contains alcohol, used for disinfecting hands.
She always carries a small bottle of alcogel in her purse.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/15 22:52