Methanol (Noun)
Meaning
A light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Methanol is a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems if ingested or inhaled.
- The company uses methanol as a solvent to clean and degrease metal parts.
- Methanol is often used as an antifreeze in windshield washer fluid to prevent it from freezing in cold temperatures.
- The researchers were studying the effects of methanol on the environment and its potential as a biofuel.
- The denatured alcohol used in the laboratory contained a mixture of ethanol and methanol to prevent it from being consumed as a beverage.