nitromethane

See also: nitrométhane

English

Etymology

From nitro- +‎ methane.

Noun

nitromethane (countable and uncountable, plural nitromethanes)

(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.

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