methanol

🇺🇸 /ˈmeθənɔːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmeθənɒl/
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A colorless, flammable liquid that is a type of alcohol, used as fuel, solvent, or antifreeze, and is produced by the reaction of methane with oxygen.

Methanol is a dangerous chemical that can cause blindness or even death if ingested.

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n. A colorless, flammable liquid that is a type of alcohol, used as fuel, solvent, or antifreeze, and is produced by the reaction of methane with oxygen.

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Plural methanols