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methanol

/ˈmeθ.ə.nɒl/

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noun

/ˈmeθ.ə.nɒl/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛегкая, летучая, легковоспламеняющаяся и ядовитая жидкая форма спирта, обычно используемая в качестве антифриза, растворителя, топлива и денатурата для этилового спирта.

A light, volatile, flammable, and poisonous liquid alcohol, commonly used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC1formalscientific

    A light, volatile, flammable, and poisonous liquid alcohol, used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.

    ruМетанол

    • Methanol is commonly used as a fuel in race cars.
    • The lab stored methanol in a well-ventilated area due to its toxicity.
    • Industrial solvents often contain methanol as a key ingredient.

    Synonymswood alcoholwood spirit

Forms
  • methanols plural form
  • methanols' possessive plural form
  • methanol's possessive singular form