Phrase guide

rectified spirit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An alcoholic spirit that has been purified to or close to the maximum concentration obtainable by using conventional distillation processes, i.e. about 96% alcohol by volume.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: everclear

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: neutral alcohol, neutral spirit, everclear

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spirits, hard liquor, strong drink, hard drink, liquor, booze, drink, beverage

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: väkiviina — purified alcohol
  • Finnish: pirtu — purified alcohol
  • Polish: spirytus — purified alcohol