nitromethane

nitromethane
/nuy'treuh meth"ayn/, n. Chem.
a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CH3NO2, used chiefly as a solvent, rocket fuel, and gasoline additive and in organic synthesis.
[1870-75; NITRO- + METHANE]

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