Definition
methanols
noun
- Plural of methanol; organic compounds with the formula CH₃OH, consisting of a methyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Methanols are used as solvents in industrial applications.
- The laboratory tested several methanols for their reactivity.
- Methanols can be produced from biomass through fermentation.
- Different methanols have varying boiling points and densities.
- The chemist compared the properties of various methanols in the experiment.