methylated spirit

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meth·yl·ated spirit [methylated spirit] BrE [ˌmeθəleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt] NAmE [ˌmeθəleɪtɪd ˈspɪrɪt] (also meth·yl·ated spirits) (also informal meths) noun uncountable
a type of alcohol that is not fit for drinking, used as a fuel for lighting and heating and for cleaning off dirty marks
See also: ↑meths