"dimethoxymethane" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From di- + methoxy + methane. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|di-|methoxy|methane}} di- + methoxy + methane Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dimethoxymethane (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A clear colourless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity, and excellent dissolving power, the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde. Wikipedia link: dimethoxymethane Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: methylal
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