nitromethane

English

noun
Definitions
  • a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft
  • (chemistry) the simplest nitroparaffin, CH

Etymology

Affix from English methane.

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methane

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