sprii

English translation: denaturated alcohol

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Finnish term or phrase:sprii
English translation:denaturated alcohol
Entered by: Alfa Trans (X)

06:10 Aug 24, 2007
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / manufacturing
Finnish term or phrase: sprii
What is this in *US* English?? Is it rubbing alcohol? (Or would US readers understand "spirit"?)

Context: "Puhdista moottorin akseli ja ruuvin reikä spriillä."

Thanks for advice!
urbom
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:20
denaturated alcohol
Explanation:
In your context this might be more appropriate.

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-24 07:50:12 GMT)
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You are quite right:
http://www.tohtori.fi/?page=6625671&search=etyylialkoholi

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-24 07:52:27 GMT)
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http://www.sttv.fi/alkoholi/vakiviina.htm
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Alfa Trans (X)
Local time: 10:20
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OK, thanks for confirmation that it's denatured alcohol (NB not "denaturated").
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denaturated alcohol


Explanation:
In your context this might be more appropriate.

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-24 07:50:12 GMT)
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You are quite right:
http://www.tohtori.fi/?page=6625671&search=etyylialkoholi

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-24 07:52:27 GMT)
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http://www.sttv.fi/alkoholi/vakiviina.htm

Alfa Trans (X)
Local time: 10:20
Native speaker of: Finnish
PRO pts in category: 5
Grading comment
OK, thanks for confirmation that it's denatured alcohol (NB not "denaturated").
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