Methylated spirits

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounDenatured ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent, and usually free of taxes on alcohol. Denaturing is achieved by the addition of methyl alcohol, frequently additional materials are added to give smell and colour to the substance.

Synonyms

industrial methylated spirit denatured alcohol mineral spirits pyroxylic spirit petroleum spirits diesohol gasohol petroleum spirit ethanol distillate stoddard solvent benzine

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