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Definition of methylated spirit noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

methylated spirit

noun
 
/ˌmeθəleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt/
 
/ˌmeθəleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt/
(also methylated spirits)
(also informal meths especially in British English)
[uncountable]
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  1. a type of alcohol that is not fit for drinking, used as a fuel for lighting and heating and for cleaning off dirty marks
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