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methylated spirit

/ˈmeθɪleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt/

Traducción: Tipo de alcohol desnaturalizado, generalmente teñido de color púrpura o rosa, utilizado como disolvente, combustible para pequeños quemadores o producto de limpieza. Es etanol mezclado con aditivos que lo hacen no apto para beber.

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/ˈmeθɪleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • esTipo de alcohol desnaturalizado, generalmente teñido de color púrpura o rosa, utilizado como disolvente, combustible para pequeños quemadores o producto de limpieza. Es etanol mezclado con aditivos que lo hacen no apto para beber.

A type of denatured alcohol, typically dyed purple or pink, used as a solvent, fuel for small burners, or cleaning agent. It is ethanol mixed with additives to make it unfit for drinking.

  1. Denatured alcoholB2formal

    A type of alcohol that has been treated with additives to make it unfit for drinking, used as a solvent or fuel.

    esAlcohol desnaturalizado

    • He cleaned the paintbrush with methylated spirit.
    • Methylated spirit is often used in camping stoves.
    • The lab technician used methylated spirit to sterilize the equipment.