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Depends upon what is on the thermometer in the first instance. Yes, alcohol is a great solvent and will usually absorb everything that is on the thermometer - so the whole bottle will then be "contaminated." That is why it is Not a good proceedure to follow.

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Q: If you dip a thermometer into alcohol does it contaminate the entire bottle of alcohol?
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