methylated spirit
- a variation of methylated spirits.
Example Sentences
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One day his mother, having run short of methylated spirit, for her teakettle, sent him with a bottle to buy some more.
From The Jolliest School of All by Brazil, Angela
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 Beringer, Cornelius
The insulating ink can be prepared by dissolving shellac in methylated spirit, or ordinary gum can be used.
From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.
The Apothek, whom we asked to supply us with some methylated spirit, not understanding our request, had substituted something which did not suit the lamp.
From Through Finland in Carts by Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel)
A good, useful setting-mixture for large quantities is composed by mixing equal parts of "white polish" and methylated spirit; allowing it to settle for a week, and pouring off all that is clear.
From Stained Glass Work A text-book for students and workers in glass by Whall, C. W.
