Medical Definition of Rectified spirit
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An organic chemical containing one or more hydroxyl groups. Alcohols can be liquids, semisolids or solids at room temperature.
Common alcohols include ethanol (the type found in alcoholic beverages) methanol (found in methylated spirit and can cause blindness and other nervous system damage if ingested) and propanol.
(06 May 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rectified Spirit
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