methanol

methanol definition - medical

meth·a·nol (mĕthˈə-nôlˌ, -nōlˌ)

noun
A colorless, toxic, flammable liquid used as an antifreeze, a general solvent, a fuel, and a denaturant for ethyl alcohol. Also called carbinol, methyl alcohol, wood alcohol.

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