Wood Alcohol (Noun)
Meaning
A light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems if ingested.
- The company used wood alcohol as a solvent to clean the machinery and equipment.
- Wood alcohol was used as a fuel for the camping stove, but it was not a popular choice due to its toxicity.
- The antifreeze mixture contained a combination of ethylene glycol and wood alcohol to prevent freezing in cold temperatures.
- The denatured alcohol, which contained wood alcohol, was not suitable for human consumption and was only used for industrial purposes.