| methylate | 1. To add methyl alcohol to ethanol to render it undrinkable. 2. To replace an atom, usually a hydrogen, with a methyl group. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| methylated | <chemistry> Impregnated with, or containing, methyl alcohol or wood spirit; as, methylated spirits. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methylated spirit | Ethyl alcohol rendered unfit for consumption as a beverage by the addition of one or several chemicals for commercial purposes (e.g., sucrose octa-acetate). Synonym: industrial methylated spirit, methylated spirit. (05 Mar 2000) |