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methanol

nounmasculinetécnico/mɨtɐˈnɔl/low

me·ta·nol

Definition

A simple alcohol (CH₃OH), colorless, volatile, and flammable, used as a solvent, antifreeze, and fuel.
Methanol is a toxic product if ingested.
Some car races use methanol as fuel.
Common collocations
methanol productionmethanol poisoningmethanol fuel

Etymology

Do inglês 'methyl' + '-ol' (sufixo químico para álcoois).

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