Spirits Of Wine (Noun)
Meaning
Rectified ethyl alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The lab technician handled the bottle of spirits of wine carefully due to its highly flammable properties.
- The manufacturer mixed the fragrances with high concentration of spirits of wine to enhance their scents.
- The customs officials discovered large quantities of contraband spirits of wine being smuggled into the country.
- To sanitize the surface, she poured a generous amount of spirits of wine and wiped it down with a clean cloth.
- Pharmacists commonly use rectified spirits of wine as a solvent for certain medications.