wood alcohol


Origin:
1860–65

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wood alcohol
 
n
another name for methanol

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Medical Dictionary

wood alcohol n.
See methanol.

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wood alcohol  
See methanol.
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Example sentences
Also known as wood alcohol, methanol is usually produced by chemical conversion
  at high temperatures and pressures.
Most manufacturers use methanol, also known as wood alcohol, for this purpose.
Methyl or wood alcohol sold as a gas-line antifreeze and de-icing agent is an
  excellent choice for camp stove use.
Wood alcohol or turpentine applied with a cotton ball may remove white mildew
  spots on wood.
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