Methanol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛθənɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methanol is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Example Sentences
Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, according to state-affiliated media in the Southeast Asian country.
Word Forms
- methanols
Synonyms for methanol
Depending on context, synonyms include methylol, monohydroxymethane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dichloromethane, methane, methyl, benzene, chloroform, trifluoride.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.