Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor, used as a solvent, an antifreeze, and in the manufacture of formaldehyde and other chemicals.

“The laboratory used methanol to dissolve the chemical compounds.”

2. noun

A type of alcohol used in biochemistry to denature proteins.

“The researcher used methanol to denature the proteins in the sample.”

3. noun

A type of fuel used in some aircraft and vehicles.

“The pilot used methanol as a fuel source for the small aircraft.”