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Meth vs Methanol - What's the difference?

meth | methanol |

As nouns the difference between meth and methanol

is that meth is (slang) methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride or meth can be (geordie|pejorative) a tramp while methanol is methanol.

meth

English

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of methamphetamine .

Noun

(en noun)
  • (slang) Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.

    • Etymology 2

    From meths'' or ''methylated spirits , as stereotypically drunk by tramps.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Geordie, pejorative) A tramp.
    • Related terms
    * meths drinker

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    methanol

    English

    Noun

  • (organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.

    • Synonyms

    * methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha, wood spirits

    See also

    * ("methanol" on Wikipedia)

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