Methanol

Origin

From methane + -ol.

Full definition of methanol

Noun

1. (organic compound) 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.

Synonyms

• methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha, wood spirits

Anagrams

• on the lam