French word

méthanol

Pronunciation

IPA/metanɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmethanol

Example

Ne bois pas de méthanol.

Don't drink methanol.

Illustration for méthanol (methanol)

More examples

Attention, ce produit contient du méthanol.

Warning, this product contains methanol.

Core concept

A colorless one-carbon alcohol used in solvents, industry, and fuel, but dangerous when swallowed.

Common phrases

  • boire du méthanol

    drink methanol

  • contient du méthanol

    contains methanol

Similar words

alcool: A liquid containing an intoxicating substance that can cause drunkenness when consumed.
éthanol: The main alcohol in alcoholic drinks, which can cause intoxication when consumed.

Definition in French

Désigne l'alcool méthylique de formule CH3OH, liquide incolore utilisé comme solvant, réactif industriel et carburant, hautement toxique en cas d'ingestion.

Word origin

Méthanol combines méthyl, referring to the CH3 group, with the chemical suffix -ol for an alcohol.

Usage tips

  • Méthanol is masculine, so standard usage is le méthanol and du méthanol.

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