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nitromethane

ni·tro·meth·ane
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahy-truh-meth-eyn]
    • /ˌnaɪ trəˈmɛθ eɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahy-truh-meth-eyn]
    • /ˌnaɪ trəˈmɛθ eɪn/

Definitions of nitromethane word

  • noun nitromethane a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CH 3 NO 2 , used chiefly as a solvent, rocket fuel, and gasoline additive and in organic synthesis. 1
  • noun nitromethane An oily liquid used as a solvent and as a rocket fuel. 1
  • noun nitromethane an oily colourless liquid obtained from methane and used as a solvent and rocket fuel and in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: CH3NO2 0
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Origin of nitromethane

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; nitro- + methane

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nitromethane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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