Dictionary.com

dimethylcarbinol

[ dahy-meth-uhl-kahr-buh-nawl, -nol ]
/ daɪˌmɛθ əlˈkɑr bəˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /

noun Chemistry.

isopropyl alcohol.

QUIZZES

TAKE THIS QUIZ IF A DAZZLING VOCABULARY IS YOUR DESIDERATUM!

Have the Words of the Day from October 19–25, 2020, made an indelible mark on your memory? Take the quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 7
What does “clement” mean?
having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.
favorite; cherished.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of dimethylcarbinol

First recorded in 1865–70; di-1 + methyl + carbinol

Words nearby dimethylcarbinol

dimethoate, dimethoxymethane, dimethyl, dimethylanthranilate, dimethylbenzene, dimethylcarbinol, dimethylformamide, dimethylhydrazine, dimethylketol, dimethylketone, dimethylmethane
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020