denatured alcohol

noun

, Chemistry.

1. alcohol, especially ethyl alcohol, that has been denatured: used chiefly as a solvent and in chemical synthesis.

denatured alcohol

noun

1. chem ethanol rendered unfit for human consumption by the addition of a noxious substance, as in methylated spirits

denatured alcohol

/ dē-nā′chərd /

1. Ethyl alcohol to which a poisonous substance, such as acetone or methanol, has been added to make it unfit for consumption.

Example Sentences

Now that most of the paint is gone, spray the chair with denatured alcohol and scrub with more steel wool to clean off any residue.

From Seattle Times

First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.

From Washington Post

But the proportion of alcohol to water shouldn’t be more than 50 percent, so he suggested diluting denatured alcohol with one-fourth to half as much water.

From Washington Post

For shellac, lacquer or a water-based stain or finish, it also needs a final cleaning with denatured alcohol to remove the oily residue from the paint thinner.

From Washington Post

Wipe off the bead with a paper towel moistened with denatured alcohol.

From Washington Post