"nitromethane" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nitromethanes [plural]
Etymology: From nitro- + methane. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|nitro-|methane}} nitro- + methane Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} nitromethane (countable and uncountable, plural nitromethanes)
  1. (organic chemistry) The simplest nitroparaffin, CH₃NO₂; a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft. Wikipedia link: nitromethane Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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