Wood Spirit (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
- Methyl alcohol, also known as wood spirit or methanol, is highly toxic if ingested.
- Wood spirit vapor at high temperatures can burn extremely hot and release a considerable amount of energy.
- In some cases, wood spirit can be added to the fuel in an internal combustion engine to increase engine power.
- Although wood spirit is made from wood and other organic matter, it can be synthesized from certain chemicals and not actually need wood as a raw material.
- A mixture of wood spirit and water can serve as an excellent coolant for many household and industrial applications.