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Noun — A colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.

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Etymology

A blend of \"ethyl\" and \"alcohol\" — ethyl comes from Ancient Greek aithēr (\"ether\"), and alcohol traces back through Arabic al-kuhul.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ethanol” mean?

The word “ethanol” means a colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel. In plain terms, the type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks, also used as a fuel or solvent.

How do you pronounce “ethanol”?

“Ethanol” is pronounced EHTH-uh-nol (/ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ in IPA).

How do you use “ethanol” in a sentence?

Here is “ethanol” used in a sentence: “Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in beer, wine, and spirits.”

What part of speech is “ethanol”?

“Ethanol” is a noun.

Where does the word “ethanol” come from?

The word “ethanol” comes from Ancient Greek. A blend of \"ethyl\" and \"alcohol\" — ethyl comes from Ancient Greek aithēr (\"ether\"), and alcohol traces back through Arabic al-kuhul.

Is “ethanol” a common word?

“Ethanol” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ethanol” have?

“Ethanol” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.

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