methylated spirits
noun
ethyl alcohol denatured with methyl alcohol for the purpose of preventing its use as an alcoholic beverage.
methylated spirit
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a variation of
methylated spirits.
Example Sentences
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The day before operation the skin, after being washed with soap and water, is shaved, dehydrated by means of methylated spirit, and then painted with a 5 per cent. solution of iodine in rectified spirit.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
During effervescence the beaker is covered, the precipitate is stirred, and 2 c.c. of methylated spirit are mixed in.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
Now, the hostesses in their enthusiasm to be hospitable had foolishly forgotten that it is one thing to stir a pan over a methylated spirit lamp, and quite another to hold it over a camp-fire.
From The Jolliest School of All by Angela Brazil
Things not to be forgotten were nails, hammer, rope, methylated spirit and etna.
From In the Tail of the Peacock by Isabel Savory
Treat with methylated spirit for about sixty seconds.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
