methanol
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of methanol
Example Sentences
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Derivatives from petrochemicals - such as methanol and ethylene - are vital materials in the global production of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, antibiotics and vaccines.
From BBC
If the hydrogen and energy used in the process come from renewable sources, methanol production could become climate neutral.
From Science Daily
“At the micro level, Iran represents a meaningful exporter of polyethylene and methanol, and potential export constraints or project delays could materially tighten global supply/demand balances over the next several years,” he says.
From Barron's
The survey detected dozens of molecules, including relatively simple ones such as silicon monoxide as well as more complex organic compounds like methanol, acetone or ethanol.
From Science Daily
But it’s not just oil, as methanol and food are at risk.
From MarketWatch
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