methylated spirit
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methylated spirit (plural methylated spirits)
- denatured ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent, and usually free of taxes on alcohol. Denaturing is achieved by the addition of methyl alcohol, frequently additional materials are added to give smell and colour to the substance.
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ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent