Difference between revisions of "Soaked in methylated"

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This suggests both embalment of a corpse (mummification) and drunkeness.
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* '''methylated spirit:''' ethyl alcohol denatured with methyl alcohol to prevent its use as an alcoholic beverage. In spite of this, desperate alcoholics have been known to drink he stuff.
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* '''methyl alcohol:''' combined with formaldehyde, used in mummification
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[[Category: Alcohol]]

Latest revision as of 10:25, 27 May 2013

  • methylated spirit: ethyl alcohol denatured with methyl alcohol to prevent its use as an alcoholic beverage. In spite of this, desperate alcoholics have been known to drink he stuff.
  • methyl alcohol: combined with formaldehyde, used in mummification