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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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