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nitromethane

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ni·tro·meth·ane  (ntr-mthn)
n.
A colorless, oily liquid, CH3NO2, used in making dyes and resins, in organic synthesis, as a fuel in race car engines, and as a rocket propellant.
nitromethane [ˌnaɪtrəʊˈmiːθeɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an oily colourless liquid obtained from methane and used as a solvent and rocket fuel and in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: CH3NO2
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