methyl alcohol

noun
UK: /ˌmɛθɪl ˈælkəhɒl/
US: /ˌmɛθəl ˈælkəhɔːl/

  1. A poisonous liquid that is used in industry as a solvent, fuel, or antifreeze.

    1. Methyl alcohol is dangerous to drink because it can cause blindness.
    2. The factory uses methyl alcohol as a solvent in the production of plastics and other materials.

  2. A type of alcohol, also known as methanol, primarily used in industrial processes and as a fuel additive.

    1. Be careful when using methyl alcohol, it's highly flammable.
    2. The chemical plant produces tons of methyl alcohol for various industrial applications every year.

Synonyms

methanol wood alcohol wood spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "methyl alcohol" in English means: A poisonous liquid that is used in industry as a solvent, fuel, or antifreeze., A type of alcohol, also known as methanol, primarily used in industrial processes and as a fuel additive..

The phonetic transcription of "methyl alcohol" is /ˌmɛθɪl ˈælkəhɒl/ in British English and /ˌmɛθəl ˈælkəhɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "methyl alcohol": methanol, wood alcohol, wood spirit.

Example usage of "methyl alcohol": "Methyl alcohol is dangerous to drink because it can cause blindness.". More examples on the page.