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).