ethanol
3 synonyms for ethanol, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A colourless alcohol (CH3CH2OH) made by fermenting sugars, used in drinks, solvents, and fuel.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ethyl alcohol
grain alcohol
fermentation alcohol
How to use ethanol
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ethanol fuel
ethanol production
pure ethanol
Etymology
A blend of \"ethyl\" and \"alcohol\" — ethyl comes from Ancient Greek aithēr (\"ether\"), and alcohol traces back through Arabic al-kuhul.
Full origin of ethanol →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.
