methanol
0 antonyms and opposites of methanol, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A simple, toxic alcohol (CH3OH) used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze.
Etymology
From methane + -ol (the suffix used for alcohols). The name traces back to French chemists in the 1800s who described it as "wood alcohol" using Greek roots for "wine" and "wood".
Full origin of methanol →Frequently asked questions
What does “methanol” mean?
The word “methanol” means a simple, toxic alcohol (CH3OH) used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze. In plain terms, a toxic alcohol used in industry, not for drinking.
How do you pronounce “methanol”?
“Methanol” is pronounced MEH-thuh-nol (/ˈmɛθənɒl/ in IPA).
How do you use “methanol” in a sentence?
Here is “methanol” used in a sentence: “Methanol poisoning can cause blindness if untreated.”
What part of speech is “methanol”?
“Methanol” is a noun.
Where does the word “methanol” come from?
The word “methanol” dates back to around 1800 and comes from French. From methane + -ol (the suffix used for alcohols). The name traces back to French chemists in the 1800s who described it as "wood alcohol" using Greek roots for "wine" and "wood".