Does dipping something metal in alcohol sterilize it?

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Since childhood, some people told me that wetting a metal utensil in alcohol could sterilize it. How true is this?

asked Nov 22, 2017 at 21:07

abarazal

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Isn't that the same reason alcohol used to be used for disinfecting wounds? Rubbing alcohol comes to mind.
– Master Yoda
Nov 23, 2017 at 23:52
@MasterYoda I'm interested to know if it kills the bacterium Clostridium tetani
– abarazal
Nov 24, 2017 at 16:36
I think the same discussion is going on here-boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=255406
– Aju
Nov 25, 2017 at 11:20

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