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wood spirit

/ˈwʊd ˌspɪrɪt/

Traduction: Terme désignant le méthanol, aussi appelé alcool méthylique, historiquement obtenu par distillation sèche du bois. Il est très toxique et servait autrefois de solvant ou de combustible.

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/ˈwʊd ˌspɪrɪt/C1formaltechnicalobsolète
  • frTerme désignant le méthanol, aussi appelé alcool méthylique, historiquement obtenu par distillation sèche du bois. Il est très toxique et servait autrefois de solvant ou de 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.

    fresprit de bois

    • 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.

    frEsprit des bois

    • 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.