Intended for or understood by only a small group, especially one with specialized knowledge or interests: an esoteric philosophical doctrine. See Synonyms at mysterious. b. Relating to or being a small group with specialized knowledge or interests: an esoteric circle.
Rubbing alcohol is neither an acid nor a base. Acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values that are greater than 7. Rubbing alcohol has a pH value of 7, so it is neutral. Rubbing alcohol is also called isopropyl alcohol.
NO! Rubbing alcohol is actually wood alcohol. [Wood alcohol is  Methanol, not Isporpyl Alcohol, which is what is typically  considered rubbing alcohol]. Not at all the sâ¦ame as grain  alcohol which is what is in alcoholic beverages. Wood alcohol can  cause blindness or even death. Bad idea.