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methanol

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/mɨtɐˈnɔl/me·ta·nol

Definition

1

A 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.

Common combinations

methanol productionmethanol poisoningmethanol fuel