Nitromethane

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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]