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meter maid
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meth-
methacrylate
methacrylic acid
methadone
methaemoglobin
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methanoic acid
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methanal
meth·an·al [ méthə nàl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemistry 
Same as  formaldehyde
[Late 19th century. <methane]
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