Recent Examples on the WebAlso called wood alcohol, methyl alcohol made by bootleggers blinded or killed thousands of people during Prohibition.—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Dec. 2022 Washer fluid is already 40 percent methyl alcohol and 60 percent water.—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2018 As a last resort, use methyl alcohol instead of washer fluid in the tank.—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2018
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