wood spirit

• Término obsoleto para el metanol, también conocido como alcohol metílico, históricamente obtenido por destilación seca de la madera. Es muy tóxico y solía usarse como disolvente o combustible.

An archaic term for methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, historically produced through the destructive distillation of wood. It is highly toxic and was once used as a solvent or fuel.

1. MethanolC1formal

   A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid alcohol, also known as methyl alcohol, historically produced by the destructive distillation of wood.

   espíritu de madera

   • Wood spirit was once commonly used as a solvent and fuel.
   • The chemist carefully handled the wood spirit due to its toxicity.
   • In the 19th century, wood spirit was a byproduct of charcoal production.

2. Mythical forest entityB2informal

   A supernatural being or creature believed to inhabit forests and woodlands in folklore and mythology.

   espíritu del bosque

   • The old legend spoke of a wood spirit that protected the ancient trees.
   • Children were told stories about a mischievous wood spirit living in the hollow oak.
   • The wood spirit was said to guide lost travelers through the forest.