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denatured alcohol

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | 2005 | | © A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

denatured alcohol The addition of dyestuffs and unpleasant flavours (such as pyridine) to prevent the consumption of alcohol which is intended for domestic or industrial purposes; up to 5% (toxic) methyl alcohol is added.

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