メタノール
Meanings
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methanol; methyl alcohol; methylated spirits
A clear, colorless, toxic liquid used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze. In everyday contexts, it may be referred to as methyl alcohol or methylated spirits.
from German Methanol
Methanol is toxic, so it must be handled with care.
In this experiment, we use methanol as a solvent.
Usage patterns
- 燃料としてメタノールを使うto use methanol as fuel
This engine uses methanol as fuel.
- メタノールを摂取するto ingest methanol
Accidentally ingesting methanol can cause blindness.
- 〈物〉にメタノールを加えるto add methanol to something
Methanol is added to gasoline to improve combustion efficiency.