methanol
IPA: mˈɛθʌnɑɫ
noun
- (organic chemistry) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH; 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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Examples of "methanol" in Sentences
- Methanol is a type of alcohol commonly used as a solvent in laboratories
- Some businesses use methanol as a fuel additive to increase the octane rating of gasoline
- Methanol poisoning can occur if it is ingested or absorbed through the skin in high quantities
- The production of methanol often involves the catalytic conversion of carbon monoxide and hydrogen
- Methanol is also known as wood alcohol because it can be produced by distilling wood
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