nitromethane

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Synonyms: nitroethane

Antonyms: nitroethane

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} The simplest [[nitroparaffin]], CH₃NO₂; a [[colourless]] [[oily]] [[liquid]] used in [[organic]] [[synthesis]], and as a [[fuel]] for [[rocket]]s, [[racing car]]s and [[model]] [[aircraft]].

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