methanol
noun/ˈmɛθəˌnɒl/
Frequency rank: #13,340 most common English word
Meaning
A toxic, colorless alcohol used as fuel and solvent, also called wood alcohol.
Example sentence
The scientist warned that even small amounts of methanol can be lethal if ingested.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 13,301–13,400
- lexicalrelating to the words or vocabulary of a language.
- lobTo throw or hit something in a slow, high arc.
- localea place or location, especially one associated with a particular event or characteristic.
- meritoriousdeserving praise or reward; commendable
- methadoneA synthetic opioid drug used to treat addiction to heroin or other opioids and to relieve severe pain.
- milletA small-seeded cereal grain used as food for humans and animals.
- misogynisticShowing a strong prejudice or hatred toward women.
- misrepresentationa false or misleading statement or account of something.
- mistreatmentcruel, unfair, or abusive treatment of a person or animal.
- mochaa coffee drink flavored with chocolate, or a dark brown color associated with such a drink.