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methylated spirits

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++meth·yl·at·ed spir·its /ˌmeθəleɪtəd ˈspɪrəts/ noun [uncountable]  TPDRUNKa type of alcohol that is burned in lamps, heaters etc 〔灯盏、加热器等用的〕甲基化酒精
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methylated spiritsAlcohol has long been used as a fuel-in spirit lamps and as methylated spirits, for example.Ignorant of the fact that it was Battersea enamel she lit the wick beneath it, well soaked in methylated spirits.Quick tips for summer stain removal Grass Grass stains on polyester cricketing flannels can be removed with Swarfega or methylated spirits.
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methylated spirits
methylated spirits /ˌmeθəleɪtəd ˈspɪrəts, ˌmeθɪleɪtəd ˈspɪrəts/ noun [uncountable]
a type of alcohol that is burned in lamps, heaters etc