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methanol

[meth-uh-nawl, -nol] / ˈmɛθ əˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /


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As 3I/ATLAS approaches the Sun and temperatures rise, ice within the grains turns into gas and releases additional methanol into the surrounding coma.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

The observations revealed a striking contrast between methanol and hydrogen cyanide.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

Dark smoke rose from the front of the vessel, which was loaded with methanol and sailing in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

As the body attempts to clear methanol - breaking it down or metabolising it in the liver - an enzyme converts it to formaldehyde and formic acid.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Last week the British government launched a campaign warning tourists of the risks of methanol.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026


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