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methanol

/mɛˈθoʊnɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does methanol mean?

noun

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid alcohol used as a solvent, fuel, and in the manufacture of formaldehyde and other chemicals.

Example

"The laboratory used methanol to clean the equipment."

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