methylated spiritsnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌmeθ.ɪ.leɪ.tɪd ˈspɪr.ɪts/us/ˌmeθ.ɪ.leɪ.t̬ɪd ˈspɪr.əts/UK informal meths, US denatured alcohola liquid made from alcohol and other chemicals, used to remove dirty marks and as a fuel in small heaters and lights
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Fuels
- -fired
- alternative energy
- biodiesel
- bioethanol
- biomass
- briquette
- coal-fired
- coke
- denatured alcohol
- fuel
- fuel poverty
- fuel-efficient
- gas
- gasometer
- hickory chips
- oil
- propellant
- slack
- solid fuel
- wind farm
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