methanol

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noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CHOH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.

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Suffix from English methane.

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methane

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