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Definition of Denatured alcohol
1. Noun. Ethyl alcohol that is unfit for drinking but is still useful for other purposes.
Generic synonyms: Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Fermentation Alcohol, Grain Alcohol
Specialized synonyms: Methylated Spirit
Specialized synonyms: Methylated Spirit
Medical Definition of Denatured alcohol
1. Ethyl alcohol rendered unfit for consumption as a beverage by the addition of one or several chemicals for commercial purposes (e.g., sucrose octa-acetate). Synonym: industrial methylated spirit, methylated spirit. (05 Mar 2000)