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methanol Definition


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methanol
noun
    1. chem.
      (formula CH3OH) a colourless flammable toxic liquid used as a solvent and antifreeze, and which can be catalytically converted to petrol. Also called methyl alcohol, wood alcohol.
Etymology: Late 19c: from methane + -ol; see also etymology at methylene blue.



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