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Nitromethane
Niˊtro-meth′ane
,Noun.
[
Nitro-
+ methane
.] (Chem.)
A nitro derivative of methane (
CH3.NO2
), obtained as a mobile liquid; – called also nitrocarbol
. It has been used as a rocket fuel and as a gasoline additive to add power to the fuel, especially in racing cars. Definition 2024
nitromethane
nitromethane
See also: nitrométhane
English
Noun
nitromethane (countable and uncountable, plural nitromethanes)
- a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft
- (chemistry) the simplest nitroparaffin, CH3NO2