Nitrocarbol \Ni`tro*car"bol\, n. [Nitro- + carbon + L. oleum oil.] (Chem.) See {Nitromethane}. [1913 Webster]
Nitromethane \Ni`tro*meth"ane\, n. [Nitro- + methane.] (Chem.) A nitro derivative of methane ({CH3.NO2}), obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also {nitrocarbol}. It has been used as a rocket fuel and as a gasoline additive to add power to the fuel, especially in racing cars. [1913 Webster]