- nitromethane
- noun Date: 1872 a liquid nitroparaffin CH3NO2 that is used as an industrial solvent, in chemical synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets and high-performance engines
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nitromethane — /nuy treuh meth ayn/, n. Chem. a colorless, oily, slightly water soluble, poisonous liquid, CH3NO2, used chiefly as a solvent, rocket fuel, and gasoline additive and in organic synthesis. [1870 75; NITRO + METHANE] * * * … Universalium
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