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Definition of Methanol
1. Noun. A light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.
Exact synonyms: Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol, Wood Spirit
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Fuel
Terms within: Allyl Alcohol, Propenyl Alcohol
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Fuel
Terms within: Allyl Alcohol, Propenyl Alcohol
Definition of Methanol
1. a toxic alcohol [n -S]
Medical Definition of Methanol
1. A toxic, colourless, flammable alcohol which is used in some antifreeze and to manufacture formaldehyde. It can cause blindness and other nervous system damage if ingested (09 Oct 1997)