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methanol

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


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When the researchers relied on the smaller network, their model incorrectly identified formic acid as the main product rather than methanol.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

The expanded model also correctly identified methanol and carbon monoxide as major products, bringing its predictions into agreement with experimental findings.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 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

Simone's brother, Zak told BBC Newsbeat he found the conclusion "pretty ridiculous", as a death certificate issued in Laos lists "methanol toxicity" as one of her causes of death.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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


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