methylated spirit
- a variation of methylated spirits.
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One ounce of the fat is melted in a shallow porcelain dish, and 30 c.c. of a 25 per cent. caustic soda solution added, together with 50 c.c. of redistilled methylated spirit.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.
The white-hard or transparent varnish for white wood is made with 1 gallon of methylated spirit, 32 ozs. of bleached shellac, 24 ozs. of gum sandarach.
From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard
After development, if the plate is required for immediate use, it can be quickly dried by soaking for a few minutes in methylated spirit.
From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.
I obtained a few gallons of methylated spirit, which I poured into the cavity, just covering the body, and then I put on the lid and luted it down air-tight with putty.
From The Eye of Osiris by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)
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)
