Definition

A type of alcohol that comes from methanol, often used in chemical processes.

Example

Carbinol is commonly used in laboratories for various experiments.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of carbinol?

Yeah, I think it's related to methanol, right?

Exactly! It's an alcohol derived from it.

Interesting! I didn't know it had such a connection.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbinol is derived from "carb-" (from Latin "carbo", meaning coal or carbon) and "-inol" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote alcohols). The term refers to an alcohol derived from carbon compounds, specifically related to coal or carbon.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' ('carb-') as the base element, and remember that 'carbinol' is an alcohol related to carbon compounds.

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