noun
- a colorless, flammable, poisonous alcohol used as a solvent, antifreeze, and fuel
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Methanol is commonly used as a fuel additive.
- The laboratory stored methanol in a ventilated cabinet.
- Drinking methanol can cause blindness or death.
- Race cars often run on methanol instead of gasoline.
- The factory uses methanol as a solvent in the manufacturing process.
- Methanol poisoning requires immediate medical attention.