Ethanol which has been produced for use as a fuel and in other practical applications, typically also having been made unfit for drinking by the addition of other substances; especially = "methylated spirits".
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American.
Definition of industrial alcohol in US English:
industrial alcohol
noun
Ethanol which has been produced for use as a fuel and in other practical applications, typically also having been made unfit for drinking by the addition of other substances; especially = "methylated spirits".
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American.