methanol
noun/ˈmɛθəˌnɒl/
Frequency rank: #13,340 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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
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