| alcohol, esp. ethyl alcohol, that has been denatured: used chiefly as a solvent and in chemical synthesis. |
denatured alcohol n.
Ethyl alcohol to which a poisonous substance, such as acetone or methanol, has been added to make it unfit for consumption.
| denatured alcohol (dē-nā'chərd) Pronunciation Key
Ethyl alcohol to which a poisonous substance, such as acetone or methanol, has been added to make it unfit for consumption. |