1) Fuel additive
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Nitromethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula {chem|CH|3|NO|2}. It is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a slightly viscous, highly polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent. As an intermediate in organic synthesis,...
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• (n.) A nitro derivative of methane obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also nitrocarbol. • (n.) A nitro derivative of methane obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also nitrocarbol.
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Nitromethane is used as an additive in model 'glow plug' engines to improve the specific output of the engine.
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Ni`tro·meth'ane noun [
Nitro- +
methane .]
(Chemistry) A nitro derivative of methane obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also
nitrocarbol .
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Produced specifically as a fuel for drag racing, it is the result of a chemical reaction between nitric acid and propane.
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a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CHNO, used chiefly as a solvent, rocket fuel, and gasoline additive and in organic synthesis.
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