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 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 Mrs. (Ethel) Alec-Tweedie
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
I got some methylated spirit out of the pantry, made a flame by burning it in a tin dish, and so heated the knife.
From Under Padlock and Seal by Charles Harold Avery
Instead of methylated spirit, spirit of wine may be employed, but methylated spirit is preferable as being the cheaper.
From Paper and Printing Recipes A Handy Volume of Practical Recipes, Concerning the Every-Day Business of Stationers, Printers, Binders, and the Kindred Trades by J. Sawtelle Ford
The raw surface is then cleansed with eusol, washed with sterilised salt solution followed by methylated spirit, and rubbed all over with “bipp” paste.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
