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wood spirit

/ˈwʊd ˌspɪrɪt/

翻译: 甲醇的旧称,也称木醇或甲基酒精,历史上通过干馏木材制得。它毒性很强,曾用作溶剂或燃料。

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/ˈwʊd ˌspɪrɪt/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh甲醇的旧称,也称木醇或甲基酒精,历史上通过干馏木材制得。它毒性很强,曾用作溶剂或燃料。

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.

    zh木精

    • 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.

    zh森林之灵

    • 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.