English Explanatory Dictionary

nitromethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The simplest nitroparaffin, CH₃NO₂; a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft.

Word forms

nitromethane nitromethanes

Etymology

From nitro- + methane.

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