âº [ C ] a word or expression that was first used in the US but is now used by people in other countries, especially those where English is spoken:  1 O.K. is an Americanism now used all over the world. 2  He was an immigrant who made it in America; Americanism was his religion.
YUPO is a synthetic paper which is ideal for working with alcohol inks. One of my most favorite surfaces to paint on is YUPO. YUPO is a synthetic paper made from plastic pellets and because of its slick surface, it is ideal for use with alcohol inks. The inks seem to move freely when applied to the YUPO surface.
isopropyl alcohol a transparent, volatile colorless liquid used as a solvent and disinfectant and applied topically as an antiseptic; called also isopropanol. Diluted with water to approximately 70 per cent strength, it is called isopropyl rubbing alcohol and is used as a rubbing compound. methyl alcohol methanol.