| denatured alcohol | |
| —n | |
| chem ethanol rendered unfit for human consumption by the addition of a noxious substance, as in methylated spirits | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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. |