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methanol
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/mɨtɐˈnɔl/me·ta·nol
Definition
1A simple alcohol (CH₃OH), colorless, volatile, and flammable, used as a solvent, antifreeze, and fuel.
Usage examples
“Methanol is a toxic product if ingested.”
“Some car races use methanol as fuel.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
methanol productionmethanol poisoningmethanol fuel