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       Some new methods of large-scale technical synthesis of mono- and poly-OH alcohols from water gas (MeOH synthesis) and from CO₂ and H₂ are described.  In the latter case, the CO₂ is a byproduct in the production of Ca (NO₃)₂ from CaCO₃; the H₂ is produced by electrolysis.  The yield of MeOH synthesized by this process reaches 92% as compared with 86-89% by the usual water-gas process.