Synonyms of methanol
8 similar words
Another word for methanol is methylol. Other synonyms of methanol are monohydroxymethane.
Synonyms and similar words for methanol
nounThe simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent...
- methyl alcoholThe compound methanol.
- methyl hydrateSynonym of methanol.
- methyl hydroxideSynonym of methanol.
- methylolSynonym of methanol.
- monohydroxymethaneSynonym of methanol.
- wood alcoholThe compound methyl alcohol or methanol.
- wood naphtha
- wood spiritsMethanol, a type of alcohol.
Meaning of methanol
- noun 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.
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Questions about synonyms of methanol
- What is another word for methanol?
- Methanol has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as methylol and monohydroxymethane.
- What does methanol mean?
- Methanol means 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.
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