English word methanol comes from English methane, English -ol
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| methane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.. (organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH4, being a constituent of natural gas. |
| -ol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol. Indicating an oily substance. |
| methanol | English (eng) | (organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit. |