NITROMETHANE

Etymology

Noun

nitromethane (countable and uncountable, plural nitromethanes)

a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft

(chemistry) the simplest nitroparaffin, CH3NO2

Source: Wiktionary


Ni`tro*meth"ane, n. Etym: [Nitro- + methane.] (Chem.)

Definition: A nitro derivative of methane obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also nitrocarbol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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