denatured alcohol

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. alcohol, especially ethyl alcohol, that has been denatured: used chiefly as a solvent and in chemical synthesis.

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denatured alcohol British  

noun

1. chem ethanol rendered unfit for human consumption by the addition of a noxious substance, as in methylated spirits

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denatured alcohol Scientific  

/ dē-nā′chərd /

1. Ethyl alcohol to which a poisonous substance, such as acetone or methanol, has been added to make it unfit for consumption.

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Example Sentences

Now that most of the paint is gone, spray the chair with denatured alcohol and scrub with more steel wool to clean off any residue.

From Seattle Times

First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.

From Washington Post

Pour a small amount of denatured alcohol onto the finish, wait a few minutes and see whether the finish is sticky; if it is, the finish is shellac.

From Washington Post

Wipe off the bead with a paper towel moistened with denatured alcohol.

From Washington Post

Agency guidelines say sanitizer must either be made from denatured alcohol, which is not drinkable, or if made from undenatured alcohol it must have a “bitterant” added to make it unpalatable.

From Washington Times